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

Business Intelligence COVID-19 FMCG Manufacturing Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Trading Environment Trends Wholesale

CAPE TOWN - As active COVID-19 cases continue to rise, government is celebrating some of the small wins that have come about because of the pandemic. Read more

COVID-19

SA needs a Covid-19 vaccine by April, but jumping at the first one on the market could be a costly mistake, warn health experts. Read more

COVID-19

Four staff members at the Ballito Rage Festival tested positive for Covid-19, organisers said. Read more

COVID-19 Trends

Stats released by the department of health on Saturday night recorded 4,645 new infections over 24 hours, taking the cumulative total to 810,449. Read more

COVID-19

A crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic creates a perfect opportunity for those who wish to cause confusion, chaos and public harm by spreading mis- and disinformation. This week we look at a milestone for Real411, what it means and what the trends ar... Read more

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