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Formal Independent Wholesale Channel Report

The information and insights you need to trade and engage within the formal independent wholesale and retail channel

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TI ANALYST PERSPECTIVE

As an essential route to market to the fragmented informal retail channel, the formal independent wholesale channel, although highly competitive, remains a key growth opportunity for FMCG suppliers and service providers in South Africa. The Ti Formal Independent Channel Report provides manufacturers with actionable insights that will inform aligned customer business plans for this market sector and drive short to medium-term market share gains. This formal independent channel abounds with opportunities for investment and growth for all stakeholders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formal Independent Channel Report 
Clear perspectives on a channel in transition

The formal independent wholesale channel remains a key route to market for FMCG suppliers in South Africa. Various macro environmental factors are changing the dynamics at play, creating new challenges and opportunities. Innovation is accelerating change within the independent wholesale trade, which is constantly reinventing itself to stay ahead within a challenging economic and trading environment. 

This report provides an overview of changing formal independent wholesale driven by key trends.
 

WHY INVEST IN THIS REPORT

Gain actionable insight to build aligned customer business plans for the formal independent wholesale channel, thus driving long-term sustainable growth.

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS REPORT

Wholesale trade key account managers, trade marketing and channel managers from:

  • FMCG suppliers and service providers
  • Retailers
  • Wholesalers

content FRAMEWORK

Independent Trade Overview Retail Trends in Formal Independent
  • Key themes in independent wholesale
  • Size of channel
  • Changing route to market, channel blurring and impact on the sector
  • Who are the key national & regional  players
  • The shopper: Traders vs consumers
  • External trends attracting the shopper
  • Internal trends driving efficiencies
  • Enablers supporting execution against trends at play
Supplier opportunities and considerations