Consumer Trends
Marketers stuck in their pre-pandemic strategies risk missing a shift in behaviour taking place at the intersection of work and life.
Retail Trends
Retail Strategy
More than half of consumers say they are giving more thought to the social and environmental impact of their purchases before they buy.
Black Friday
In-store purchasing remains notably more popular than online shopping, but with virtual card usage on the rise.
Shopping Trends
People are going to the shops far less frequently, but are still spending more and may be in denial about difficult economic conditions.
Retail Trends
Locally made products from smaller, ‘authentic’, brands are striking a chord with cash-strapped consumers, new study finds.
Shopper Trends
New study explores what motivates SA online shoppers, where they get their ideas from, and how they research before they shop.
Retail Strategy
Need a headache tablet fast? Or even a quick meal? A drone could be flying the order to your home in just 30 minutes.
Retail Trends
Renewed interest and investment from retail chains, including multinationals, will grow the sector. But informal retail isn’t going anywhere, just yet.
Supply Chain
People are concerned there will be fewer holiday gift options on store shelves due to supply chain challenges this year.
Festive Season shopping
Seven-nation study finds more consumers than ever will make use of retailer-specific mobile phone apps this holiday season.
