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Unlocking opportunities in South Africa's growing online grocery segment

Unlocking opportunities in South Africa's growing online grocery segment

Toys R Us reveals top trending toys for 2024 Festive Season

Toys R Us reveals top trending toys for 2024 Festive Season

29 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

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Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

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South Africans predicted to spend R252bn this festive season

South Africans predicted to spend R252bn this festive season

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86% of SA consumers concerned about rising prices - survey

86% of SA consumers concerned about rising prices - survey

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PayU data reveals shifting online shopping patterns this Black Friday

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Retailers to get R11.3bn Black Friday boost, with general dealers claiming biggest share

Retailers to get R11.3bn Black Friday boost, with general dealers claiming biggest share

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SA data reveals a dramatic decline in shopping trip frequency

SA data reveals a dramatic decline in shopping trip frequency

17 Nov 2021

SA retailers throw their hats into the ring this Singles' Day

SA retailers throw their hats into the ring this Singles' Day

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Nov 2021

Retailers, ignore customer experience expectations at your peril

Ajay Lalu 3 Nov 2021

SA's top consumer product innovations for 2021 - Bases

SA's top consumer product innovations for 2021 - Bases

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#LetsTalkDigital: Changing consumer trends post pandemic with Alexander Leibner

#LetsTalkDigital: Changing consumer trends post pandemic with Alexander Leibner

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Beyond omnichannel: Embracing 'un-retail' and the store as a stage

Beyond omnichannel: Embracing 'un-retail' and the store as a stage

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5 ways to reimagine the retail experience

5 ways to reimagine the retail experience

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#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

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Source: © fabio formaggio

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Source: Supplied

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Refreshing the retail experience beyond Omicron

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#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

#BestofBiz 2021: Retail

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5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

5 trends influencing consumer purchases in 2022 - Mondelez SA MD

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Source: ©rawpixel via

Optimism on the rise: PwC report reveals shifts in consumer behaviour

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Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Retail in 2022: 4 trends to watch

Greg Gatherer 3 Dec 2021

South Africans predicted to spend R252bn this festive season

South Africans predicted to spend R252bn this festive season

3 Dec 2021

86% of SA consumers concerned about rising prices - survey

86% of SA consumers concerned about rising prices - survey

1 Dec 2021

Source: Supplied

PayU data reveals shifting online shopping patterns this Black Friday

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Black Friday spend in SA - the numbers so far

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Budget trumps brand: How Black Friday has evolved in SA

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Source: ©mangostar -

More shoppers panic buying ahead of festive season - report

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Source: ©Andriy Popov -

#CEM21: Managing customer needs - Humans vs tech or human and tech?

Danette Breitenbach 19 Nov 2021

Retailers to get R11.3bn Black Friday boost, with general dealers claiming biggest share

Retailers to get R11.3bn Black Friday boost, with general dealers claiming biggest share

18 Nov 2021

SA data reveals a dramatic decline in shopping trip frequency

SA data reveals a dramatic decline in shopping trip frequency

17 Nov 2021

SA retailers throw their hats into the ring this Singles' Day

SA retailers throw their hats into the ring this Singles' Day

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Nov 2021

Retailers, ignore customer experience expectations at your peril

Ajay Lalu 3 Nov 2021

SA's top consumer product innovations for 2021 - Bases

SA's top consumer product innovations for 2021 - Bases

2 Nov 2021

#LetsTalkDigital: Changing consumer trends post pandemic with Alexander Leibner

#LetsTalkDigital: Changing consumer trends post pandemic with Alexander Leibner

28 Oct 2021

What's the future of shopping?

26 Oct 2021

Beyond omnichannel: Embracing 'un-retail' and the store as a stage

Beyond omnichannel: Embracing 'un-retail' and the store as a stage

18 Oct 2021

5 ways to reimagine the retail experience

5 ways to reimagine the retail experience

John Watling 12 Oct 2021

#EcomAfrica: How to build a successful e-commerce business

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Oct 2021

Align your brand with cutting edge trends

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SA's most popular loyalty programmes revealed for 2021

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Top trends driving pet food sales in Africa and Middle East

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Game survey results point to shifting shopping habits

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#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

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6 trends dominating the retail landscape in 2021

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