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

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world irrevocably in a matter of months. Some scientists now predict that the pandemic could continue for as long as two years and will begin to subside Read more

Business Intelligence Convenience COVID-19 Economic FMCG Liquor Manufacturing Personal Care / Beauty Private Label Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Trends

Pick n Pay partnered with global supply-chain solutions company CHEP to trial and launch innovative retail-ready packaging (RRP) platforms in its stores across the country Read more

Business Intelligence Economic FMCG Manufacturing Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing Sustainability Wholesale

South Africa continues to implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID19 as we enter into a countrywide lockdown. While South African cases have increased by ~50% vs. last week, cases in the US have tripled and continue to rise steeply. Coro... Read more

COVID-19 Economic FMCG International Manufacturing Product Retail Shopper / Consumer Trends

Consumer interest and adoption of plant-based foods continue to surge, and we’re now at a tipping point where I think it’s safe to say these foods are becoming mainstream. Food Business News recently called plant-based foods the trend of the year, as... Read more

Business Intelligence International Manufacturing Shopper / Consumer Trends

Competition amongst suppliers and retailers are at an all-time high, and today's consumer is much less predictable than in the past. Throw in South Africa's broad spectrum of shoppers with equally diverse buying behaviours and you're closer to unders... Read more

Business Intelligence Manufacturing Retail Shopper / Consumer

E-commerce is more than just another sales channel. Read more

Ecommerce FMCG Manufacturing Product Retail