During 2020, the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic affected consumers’ expectation and retailers’ participation in Black Friday. Retailers had to adjust their strategies to ensure continued Read more

Business Intelligence COVID-19 FMCG Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

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

SA COVID-19 cases are slowly starting to increase under Level 1 lockdown. Second waves and lockdowns across many other countries are prompting concerns that SA may follow suit Read more

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

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

South Africa is a country of many public holidays: religious holidays and historical ones, some of which have been repurposed into occasions for the promotion of national unity. Perhaps the most beloved of these is Heritage Day, Read more

COVID-19 Trends

Infection rates have slowed in SA, leading to President Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that Level 1 Lockdown will start on the 21st of September. This will give the struggling hospitality industry a much needed boost. Read more

COVID-19 Ecommerce FMCG Liquor Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing