In 2004, when Trade Intelligence opened for business, there had been surprisingly little movement in South Africa’s grocery retail sector since the end of Apartheid. Read more

FMCG Formal Independent Informal Market Informal Trade

The informal retail sector has weathered a storm of challenges and found new opportunities for growth in South Africa’s unique consumer goods market. A new report from Trade Intelligence explores the forces at play in this dynamic sector. Read more

Informal Market Retail Shopper Marketing Trends

Around the developing world, informal retail continues to be a powerful social force, employing millions of people who might otherwise not have jobs, driving economic activity in spaces that formal business has not penetrated, and providing essential... Read more

Informal Market

I recently visited the newly renovated Neighborly Lifestyle Grocery Store. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the store owner, who said, “Welcome to your grocery store” – a very ‘neighborly’ thing to do and which made me feel right at home. Read more

Community FMCG Informal Market Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trading Environment Trends

This Africa Day, we focus our attention on the subject of Nutrition – a pressing issue for our continent, and for our industry, which can provide many of the solutions we need. Read more

Formal Independent Informal Market Private Label Retail Shopper Marketing

Since the turn of the century and consistently for nearly a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic ravished global markets, Read more

Business Intelligence Community FMCG Informal Market Manufacturing Problem in South Africa Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Technology Trading Environment Trends Wholesale

The informal sector, also described as the shadow or grey economy plays a key role in economic growth, where operators have no formal contractual agreements and are instead connected Read more

Business Intelligence FMCG Informal Market Trends