The recession has impacted on shopping patterns, with shoppers doing fewer trips compared to previous years. Despite their attempt to shop less often, convenience is a key driver of store choice. 4 May 2010
Read more >>Many marketers see the emerging market as a source of untapped growth for their categories and brands (LSM 3-6 are estimated to contribute 37% to total grocery spend in SA, although they account for half the market in population terms). Marketers should caution against 'lumping them together in one bucket' based on their low levels of affordability. Shoppers are likely to make different choices in different retail environments (based on availability and price). Furthermore Inperspective's shopper segmentation model has identified that this segment of the market is not homogenous and consists of shoppers with highly differentiated lifestyles, needs and behaviours. 14 May 2008
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