Private label has established its place as a key feature in FMCG retail, driven by retailers and embraced by South African shoppers. According to a recent report,1 in 2019 private label sales grew +9.6% year-on-year Read more

Business Intelligence Financial FMCG Private Label Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends

In short the gig economy is a sub-sector of the platform economy, which enables all organisations and individuals to participate in the broader digital economy. It is also called the ‘sharing’ economy, ‘open talent’ economy, Read more

COVID-19 Economic Financial Product Trends

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

Second and third waves continue to gain traction across Europe and US. SA will remain in Level 1, with additional freedom regarding alcohol sales and international travel, Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 Ecommerce Economic FMCG Liquor Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing 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

Our national FMCG client sells a comprehensive selection of products for all markets, though has been struggling to grow sales volumes through its existing footprint of formal retailers in South Africa. Read more

Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trading Environment Trends