Walmart is cutting some workers’ hours and pay while increasing their workloads, according to workers who spoke to the Guardian, all while promising “greater opportunity for associates to lead and take more ownership in the business”. Read more

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

The informal trade can fundamentally alter the fortunes of brands in South Africa especially in light of a retracting Read more

Business Intelligence Ecommerce FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Wholesale

Our national FMCG client sells a comprehensive selection of products for all markets, though has been struggling to grow sales volumes through its existing footprint of formal retailers in South Africa. Read more

Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trading Environment Trends

The informal market in South Africa is valued at R164 billion per year, according to Trade Intelligence. At 30%-40% of total food spend in the country each year, this sector visited by 77% Read more

Business Intelligence Ecommerce Retail Shopper / Consumer Trading Environment Wholesale

There is likely little concern for any lasting effects from the pandemic’s initial impact on the market, at least for the products considered by the Competition Commission in its second quarterly report on Essential Food Pricing. Read more

COVID-19 FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

The group, which owns retail centres in rural areas and small towns, has not altered its dividend policy Read more

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

According to First National Bank’s property broker survey, motives for selling property points to financial pressure among property owner-occupiers remaining “elevated” even after lockdown has been eased. Read more

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