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The ninth edition of VML’s Tomorrow’s Commerce report looks to shopper behaviour in 2026 and far beyond. The big take-out? Technology isn’t slowing down, but the humans are rebelling (Image supplied)

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Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa

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D-school Afrika at UCT's 'Design Thinking in Practice' equips professionals for real challenges

D-school Afrika at UCT's 'Design Thinking in Practice' equips professionals for real challenges

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Tom Kaneshige on how CMOs seized strategy in an age of chaos

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Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

22 Oct 2024

#BizTrends2023: Retail's reality check

Retail's reality check

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2023 - Euromonitor

16 Jan 2023

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Top 10 global consumer trends revealed for 2022 - Euromonitor

17 Jan 2022

A city landscape in flux: Trends shaping cities over the next 1000 days

A city landscape in flux: Trends shaping cities over the next 1000 days

Bronwyn Williams 21 Dec 2021

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Social media trends for 2020

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TNW's Linda Mertens on mental health, the role of creatives and top 2018 trends

Juanita Pienaar 20 Dec 2017

Consumer Confidence Survey: Economy again top global concern

Consumer Confidence Survey: Economy again top global concern

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