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SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: Navigating the evolving retailing landscape in SSA[Christele Chokossa] Africa is undergoing rapid transformation, shaped by distinct socio-economic dynamics across its regions. The shift in the retail landscape reflects the expansion of local operators... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: The rise of the independent shopper[Andrea Ellens] Andrea Ellens takes a look at one of the major new trends driving shopper behaviour, globally and in South Africa... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: A closer look at SA's 2024 consumer brands and retail landscape[Suraya Hamdulay] South Africa's consumer brands and retail sector, which is shaped by a tapestry of diverse cultural influences and discerning consumer tastes, is gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: 2024 shopper marketing – how can we win?[Carla Gontier] Fundamental to what’s important to every marketer around the globe now is that everyone is stretched and people are cutting back... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Unlocking SA's township economy: the power of consumer insights[Craig Schwabe] South African townships represent a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, with a rich history and potential for economic growth. | |
SOUTH AFRICA Trends in retail training and how this impacts talent retentionImage source: Blake Wisz from Unsplash | |
SOUTH AFRICA #EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerceVincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends: South African e-commerce continues to thriveSource: ©Andriy Popov - 123RF | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends: 6 global retail trends making their mark in FMCG[Lauren Hartzenberg] With cash-constrained consumers selective about how they spend their pennies, brands need to work harder to boost their bottom line through innovative sales, engagement and revenue-generating strategies... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Collaboration to power shift towards sustainable fashion[Caroline Nelson] A naturally sustainable mindset and an abundance of natural resources could help position South Africa as a sustainable fashion frontrunner, according to H&M's Caroline Nelson... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Sustainability - an overriding trend in fashion[Lucilla Booyzen] Unsustainable clothing production was a huge issue before 2020, but the reality hit home during Covid when changes needed to be made to keep the fashion industry viable, writes SA Fashion Week CEO Lucilla Booyzen... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check[Howard Saunders] Technology will reshape our world in beautiful ways, but techno-predictions are overhyped and the secret to great retail still lies in people and the engaging spaces that welcome them, says futurist Howard Saunders... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: 5 trends driving the future of digital payments[Brendon Williamson] According to PayFast and PayGate MD Brendon Williamson, the future of digital payments can be summarised with one word - convergence... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: What South African consumers want from retailers in 2023[Shannon Temple] From affordability and sustainability to growing e-commerce expectations, DataEQ analyst Shannon Temple identifies the top consumer-driven trends emerging in SA retail... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Retail's future is the 'Theatre of Dreams'[Jonathan Cherry] In a world desperate for joy, community and imaginative experiences, retailers have a unique, impactful platform on which to reconnect with people, writes futurist Jonathan Cherry... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond[Bertina Engelbrecht] Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht presents four key trends that will facilitate the health and beauty industry's next growth wave... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Top 6 alcohol landscape trends emerging in SA[Maijaliina Hansen-Chipps] While many consumers defaulted to pre-pandemic behaviours, economic and cultural shifts have entrenched key trends in the local market. Distell's Maijaliina Hansen-Chipps unpacks... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Greater online retail expectations and a changing basket at checkout[Frederik Zietsman] With sustained growth in e-commerce adoption, Takealot CEO Frederik Zietsman shares the key industry trends e-tailers need to know to be successful and remain competitive... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Shoppers get back to the new normal[Ged Nooy] SA retail looks set to succeed in 2023, but companies must understand the evolution of shopper needs and potential challenges on the horizon, says NielsenIQ MD Ged Nooy... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Value, family and escapism: Top trends driving toy retail this festive season[Lauren Hartzenberg] Toys R Us marketing manager Catherine Jacoby unpacks this season's retail trends and what the company's recent 'Coolest Toy Store' title win means to the brand... |