During 2020, the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affected consumers’ expectation and retailers’ participation in Black Friday. Retailers had to adjust their strategies to ensure continued Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 FMCG Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

The independent FMCG market (represented by unlisted wholesalers and retailers) remains a key area of opportunity for suppliers in South Africa. The dynamic nature of this market sector, within a context of macro-environmental factors impacting South... Read more

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Black Friday has become one of South Africa’s most anticipated calendar events. With the ecommerce arena growing exponentially over the past three years Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce Economic FMCG Liquor Point of Purchase Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

The Elangeni Green Zone, which is situated on a plot of land behind the Elangeni Hotel at North Beach, began as a project by the eThekwini Municipality to encourage the homeless to create their own jobs. Read more

Agriculture COVID-19 FMCG Product Retail Sustainability

Woolworths has announced plans to launch a same-day delivery service in South Africa. Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 FMCG Private Label Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends

South Africa’s biggest retailers are looking at new profit avenues in a bid to recover from the devastating damage caused by coronavirus lockdown. Read more

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South Africa’s health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that the government will use its ‘Covid-19 resurgence action plan’ to help mitigate cluster Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic FMCG Product Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends