In the greater FMCG trade ecosystem, the formal independent wholesale channel is sandwiched between the manufacturers and their cool, innovative brands on the one hand, and the plucky spaza owners and informal traders on the other. Read more

Formal Independent

Kenya’s grocery retail sector is among the most sophisticated on the continent. And by driving an exceptional shopper experience, it looks ready to take on the world. Read more

Retail Shopping

The use and interpretation of data, a shopper-centric approach to trading and developing collaborative partnerships between businesses, are key to trading successfully during a challenging and disruptive period. Read more

Future of retail

So much has been said and taught and celebrated about brands and consumers, but it’s South Africa’s shoppers who keep the economy ticking over. Read more

FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Shopping

Load shedding has placed a great economic – not to mention emotional – burden on South Africans. Recent research by Trade Intelligence and survey specialists Chirp reveals that 70% of South African shoppers believe load shedding Read more

FMCG Load Shedding Retail

As South Africa celebrates Women’s’ Month, we speak with Janene Laas, General Manager of Trade Intelligence, about the opportunities and challenges that come with leading a majority-women business in South Africa’s rapidly-evolving consumer goods sec... Read more

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