The 3rd wave predicted for mid-April has not yet arrived. Resuming the vaccine roll out should trigger a lift in retail sales. Intermittent lockdowns continue to hurt the hospitality industry, however take-aways show signs of recovery, as consumers Read more

COVID-19

These days most of us can agree that time is one of our ultimate luxuries. As a result, satisfying shoppers’ need for convenience for any FMCG retailer is not just a “nice to have”, but a business imperative – an imperative that takes on new signific... Read more

Business Intelligence Convenience COVID-19 FMCG Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trading Environment Trends

There are many unknowns about the industry post- COVID-19 as well as what the “new normal” will truly look like for consumers and retailers that have been affected by the pandemic. What retailers – and specifi cally, Private Brands Read more

COVID-19 Retail Trends

The global economy is facing of the biggest depressions in living memory, affecting consumers of all ages, Read more

COVID-19 FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends

Ambient meal kits heat up with the current ‘stuck-at-home’ phenomenon as consumers seek fresh innovative ways to prepare meals. Read more

COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted governments, industries and consumers alike, and now that the dust has started to settle after the initial volatility, now is the time to start planning for the ‘new normal’. Read more

COVID-19 Loyalty Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Trends

Stark warnings of an imminent Covid 3rd wave, following Easter long weekend gatherings and a slow vaccine role out, dampen celebrations as SA maintains low transmission rates Read more

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