The informal retail sector has weathered a storm of challenges and found new opportunities for growth in South Africa’s unique consumer goods market. A new report from Trade Intelligence explores the forces at play in this dynamic sector. Read more

Informal Market Retail Shopper Marketing Trends

Local e-commerce growth is slowing, which was inevitable considering the huge leaps made during and post-COVID, but the sector is still growing and is driving total retail growth both here and abroad. Read more

Ecommerce Product Retail

As cash-strapped shoppers seek value when purchasing liquor, retailers and brands are having to adapt and learn. A freshly updated report from Trade Intelligence reveals the complex dynamics at play in South Africa’s liquor retail sector. Read more

Liquor Retail Shopping

In a new survey marking Youth Day, South Africa’s young people reveal where they shop, how they define value, convenience and sustainability, how they are influenced on what to buy – and which is the coolest retailer. Read more

Youth

Trade Intelligence’s Senior Retail Analyst, Andrea du Plessis, was recently a guest on CNBC Africa, where she spoke about how high inflation and elevated levels of load shedding are impacting South African grocery retailers and retail sales across al... Read more

Rising Prices

A new report from Trade Intelligence reveals an FMCG retail trade that is under enormous pressure – but that continues to innovate, to serve shoppers, and even to turn a profit. Read more

In The News

The local tearoom or café was once the cornerstone of suburban South Africa, much as the spaza or the small local super has been in the townships. South Africa has a long history with convenience stores. Read more

Convenience Retail Shopper Marketing Trading Environment