Trade Intelligence is South Africa’s leading source of FMCG retail research, insights and training solutions, focusing on the industry’s corporate and independent retailers and wholesalers. It provides unparalleled coverage of the industry, the trends that shape it and the performance of its businesses by telling those industry stories that unlock knowledge and learning. Ti’s ultimate goal is to promote effective trading relationships between all FMCG stakeholders and upskill and inspire best talent across the industry.

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The Young, Vibrant and Resilient Generation

The unemployment rate in South Africa is at an all-time high of 42.6%, with 11.2 million South Africans currently unemployed. More...

Thobeka Magubane | Junior Retail Analyst | 15 Jun 2021

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Gig Work is Here To Stay Survey

A survey of 1000 South Africans who participate in the gig economy has revealed that they could... More...

M4Jam | 26 May 2021

Attracting savvy, value seeking shoppers

There has never been a more important time to understand the shopper. Brick and mortar stores h... More...

Mac Mabidilala | Head of Research | 25 May 2021

Africa Day 2021 – ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want’

25 May 2021 is Africa Day, a day I personally look forward to every year. There is no doubt tha... More...

Mac Mabidilala | Head of Research | 25 May 2021

COVID-19 Impact on CPG & Retail | South Africa - Covid-19 and CPG in 2021

The 3rd wave has officially begun in many provinces with the rest not far behind. COVID-19 case... More...

IRI | 21 May 2021

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ECONOMIC INDICATORS

GDP Growth

-7.0%

In 2020
Retail Trade Sales Growth

-0.2%

March 2021
Consumer Price Index

+4.4%

April 2021
Unemployment Rate

42.6%

Q4/2020
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