President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of growing ‘pandemic fatigue’ across the country and the possibility of a second coronavirus resurgence in South Africa. Read more

COVID-19 FMCG Liquor Trends

It is vitally important that South Africa deals with Covid-19 hotspots as they appear – because the country cannot afford to re-enter the lockdown, says Western Cape premier Alan Winde. Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Economic FMCG Shopper / Consumer

Cannabis is an emerging trend in the wellness and beauty industry, breaking ground across various categories in retail. Read more

Business Intelligence Convenience FMCG Private Label Product Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trading Environment Trends

Meeting up with friends and family in some areas is now banned, wearing a face mask on public transport - and when shopping - is now a requirement and going out past 10pm is a no go. Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce FMCG International Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

New research suggests consumers are redesigning their product choices and many pandemic consumption patterns are now set to become entrenched essential routines. Read more

COVID-19 FMCG Private Label Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends

On its way into the greatness of the light, the shadow economy was pulled back into the darkness by COVID-19. Will it shine again? In this article we examine the impact that COVID-19 has had on the South African informal retail sector. The informat... Read more

Convenience COVID-19 Ecommerce FMCG Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends Wholesale

As the retail landscape continues to emerge from the business devastation and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers have been battling to innovate their approach to the market to deliver their goods and services, according to Futureso... Read more

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