As the famous words say: "The only constant is change" – a phrase we often use in retail, and undoubtedly true for what we've seen in the market recently. As reported in our article in May, the past two years have put tremendous pressure on retailers... Read more

Consumers Customers

Headlines around the world have been focused on events relating to Britain’s loss of their longest-serving monarch, but coincidentally, it’s a different Queen that has provided us with the inspiration for this article. Read more

Consumers FMCG Product Retail Rising Prices Shopper Marketing

The global alcoholic beverage category is seemingly experiencing a significant post-pandemic boom, as evidenced by the recent results of major multinational drinks businesses. Read more

Financial Liquor Retail

Clicks continues to succeed in winning over South African shoppers through the great shopping experience it offers, enhanced by its wide range of products and services. Read more

FMCG Health and Beauty Trends

The total FMCG market had an estimated value of R655bn* as at end 2021 and is divided up into three contributing channels – corporate retail, formal independents and direct to supplier – with the corporates contributing 65% to the total market. Read more

Customers FMCG Shopper / Consumer Shopper Marketing

Grocery stores and supermarkets are likely to undergo significant change in coming years, but they will be defined by partnerships – between tech developers, environmentalists, retailers, and wholesalers. Read more

Customers FMCG Retail Shopper / Consumer

In an ever-changing retail environment, retailers have adopted more robust Private Brand (PB) strategies to help navigate the new World of retail, as changed by the various challenges over the past few years. PBs have grown significantly in the globa... Read more

Customers Private Label