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

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

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

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

In March 2020, we began investigating how gig economy platforms were responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports indicated that half of gig workers had Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce FMCG In The News Retail Trends Wholesale

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world irrevocably in a matter of months. Some scientists now predict that the pandemic could continue for as long as two years and will begin to subside Read more

Business Intelligence Convenience COVID-19 Economic FMCG Liquor Manufacturing Personal Care / Beauty Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends