44% of South African consumers feel they are in a worse financial position this year. Source SA consumers feel the big squeeze: 99% have changed their FMCG shopping habits to save money
Load shedding has pushed South Africans away from perishable foods Source:Massive shift in shopping habits in South Africa as consumers adapt to load shedding
With South Africans’ finances hampered by high inflation, many will be turning to house brand (white label) goods to help spread their budget. Source: Shopping price war 2023: Woolworths vs Checkers vs Pick n Pay vs Spar vs Food Lovers
With South African consumers facing rising food and fuel costs, Shoprite is stepping in to help Source: Affordable proteins available at Shoprite to help cash-strapped shoppers
Woolworths is launching a new 60-minute delivery service Source: Woolworths is launching a new 60-minute delivery service
South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category Source: South Africa very nearly banned bad coffee – but instead gave chicory a new category
South Africans are starting to spend again Source: South Africans are starting to spend again
South Africa’s lockdown has led to some interesting retail trends - like a spike in the sale of non-alcoholic beverages, and pineapples - but there have been several other products that are currently in hot demand across supermarkets. Source: These are the hottest products in demand in SA stores - including hair dye and [...]
After more than a month cooped up in their houses, and with many people worried about their financial stability after the lockdown ends, companies should expect consumers to be more selective about how they part with their money than they used to be, marketing consultancy form M&C Saachi said on Tuesday. Source: Shaken by [...]
Four weeks ago, it was business as usual. Three weeks ago, it became business unusual. Two weeks ago, the national lockdown gutted a n entire industry and everything we thought we knew has come to naught. Source: Ten ways in which retail and the food and beverage industry will change in a post-Covid world [...]
