Growth in energy drink products expected to slow down as SA follows global trends
October 28, 2019
A growing number of media reports regarding the negative health implications of energy drinks have done little to dampen South...
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South Africans optimistic that 2020 will offer them better financial prospects
August 29, 2019
Close to half of South Africans (45%) are looking forward to a better financial position, including a reduction in their...
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South Africans fairly optimistic despite country’s challenges
June 5, 2019
There is, surprisingly, a certain optimism among South Africans, with some citizens feeling reasonably satisfied with their lives. This perspective seems...
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Sugar tax leaves a bitter taste for the beverage sector
May 28, 2019
The sharp increase in the average selling price of sugary drinks in South Africa is starting to be felt. This...
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BMi Research offers customised insights research solutions
April 8, 2019
Leading full-service research house BMi Research has refined its consumer research offering to provide clients with highly customised insights in...
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Why SA retailers and e-tailers should be eyeing Singles’ Day as their next big move
April 3, 2019
While South African retailers, e-tailers and brand owners are tallying up their takings at the tills from Valentine’s Day, there’s...
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Customer data – the powerful competitive tool brand owners are overlooking
February 15, 2019
Necessity is the mother of all invention, Plato said. Never has this sentiment been more relevant than right now, when...
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#BizTrends2019: From mobile e-commerce to AI – the top 5 trends driving SA consumers in 2019
January 23, 2019
In all our years of watching and researching consumer trends, this is the first time that the evidence we are...
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Four fast ways to maximise in-store promotions
February 7, 2018
by Sandra Steenkamp When economies are under pressure, brand owners must work hard to preserve their coveted customer loyalty and sales....
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ROOTS research reveals the most popular SA garage forecourts and top forecourt purchases
January 22, 2018
Soft drinks, airtime and top-up groceries are the three most popular items currently bought at South African garage forecourts, according...
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Economic slowdown drives beverage innovation among bottom-end retailers
January 18, 2018
~ Article by Shaneev Boodoo Like so many other sectors, the South African beverage market has not escaped the effects of...
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How SA’s recession is impacting consumer spending
August 10, 2017
With Stats SA reporting a 0.7% GDP decrease in the first quarter of 2017, the announcement we were all dreading...
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Cash-strapped consumers seek value not ‘specials’
March 14, 2017
South African consumers look beyond price when actively seeking value for money while grocery shopping, with their perceptions of physical...
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Say hello to the new South African shopper
January 26, 2017
Think you know South African shoppers? Think again. Recent shopper insights* research reveals local consumers have changed. A lot. And...
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JackalBerry MTB Cycle Challenge 2016
December 20, 2016
The cyclists of the JackalBerry MTB Cycle Challenge 2016 raised over R300,000 for the Ubuhle Christian School, in Bronkhorstspruit. This...
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Personalised multi-sensory experiences: the next level of retail theatre
July 27, 2016
Retailers creating ‘theatres of shopping’ is not new. However, the idea of grabbing consumers by their senses; dropping them into lavish multi-sensory experiences; and physically moving them beyond everyday brand interactions to meaningful, personalised brand engagements is. And it’s taking off in a big way.
Food Inflation 2016
July 11, 2016
This infographic displays the top 5 food categories fueling Food inflation in South Africa for 2016....
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