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Location data becomes a strategic tool for South African retailers

Location data becomes a strategic tool for South African retailers

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Fast food gets serious: SA brands fight for every bite

Fast food gets serious: SA brands fight for every bite

Insight Survey 9 Jul 2026

South African men outspend women in pre-owned luxury market

South African men outspend women in pre-owned luxury market

15 Jun 2026

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Visa Study: 77% South Africans use AI to shop, but trust is key at checkout

Irene Auma 12 Jun 2026

Zak Haeri, MD for NIQ in South Africa

NIQ State of the Retail Nation Q1 2026: South African retail benefits from benign inflation

NielsenIQ 3 Jun 2026

Report reveals South African consumers spend R2k+ monthly online as BNPL soars

Report reveals South African consumers spend R2k+ monthly online as BNPL soars

3 Jun 2026

Africa 200 ranking reflects growing confidence of Pan-African brands

26 May 2026

The MRF's latest Maps data cover the full 2025 calendar year and shows that on-demand streaming penetration averaged 21% annually (Image source: © 123rf )

Maps provides 5 year record of consumer behaviour

7 May 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

A key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud (Image source: Spend Trend 2026 Report)

#BizTrends | Spend Trend 2026 Part 1: Social engineering and its impact on fraud

Danette Breitenbach 29 Apr 2026

The Spend Trend Report highlights consumer spending trends in 2026 (Image supplied)

#BizTrends | SA consumer resilient, but still loves a treat!

Danette Breitenbach 23 Apr 2026

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

Takealot reclaims top spot in KLA’s Quarterly Buzz rankings

KLA 23 Apr 2026

PwC’s South African Family Business Survey has found that South African family businesses outperform global peers, achieving a double-digit growth (Image source: © 123rf )

How 5 key areas are driving success for top SA family businesses

15 Apr 2026

The 'experience economy' has arrived as consumers' expectations shift

The 'experience economy' has arrived as consumers' expectations shift

Adheesh Ori 25 Mar 2026

Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2026 strategy starts with data

Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2026 strategy starts with data

DUO Marketing + Communications 25 Mar 2026

Africa rewrites retail media - lagging brands lose ground

Africa rewrites retail media - lagging brands lose ground

Dentsu 16 Mar 2026

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

NielsenIQ 6 Mar 2026

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

The rise of pizza in South Africa amidst a shifting fast-food landscape

5 Mar 2026

New era of African skin and hair health research to Arise in Cape Town

New era of African skin and hair health research to Arise in Cape Town

23 Feb 2026

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

17 Feb 2026

Is online gaming leaving your grocery basket bare?

Is online gaming leaving your grocery basket bare?

Nicola Allen 16 Feb 2026

Targeting 65% local sourcing: LSF report supplies masterplan to bridge garment supply gaps

Targeting 65% local sourcing: LSF report supplies masterplan to bridge garment supply gaps

13 Feb 2026

Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

Performance hydration takes off in South Africa’s bottled water market

Insight Survey 4 Feb 2026

KLA survey finds SA's paradoxical approach to health and wellness

KLA survey finds SA's paradoxical approach to health and wellness

29 Jan 2026

Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

Survey results show SA consumers prioritise self-care and personal confidence over fashion trends

KLA 29 Jan 2026

Verified consumer data non-negotiable for SA brands

Ross Joughin 9 Jan 2026

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It's lit: L'Oréal unveils new light tech-powered beauty tools at CES 2026

7 Jan 2026

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Acknowledging loud: Defining the next era of luxury growth

Ray Langa 31 Dec 2025

Understanding how alcohol consumption patterns evolve across different demographics enables retailers and brands to identify growth opportunities in challenging markets (Image source: © 123rf )

Understanding alcohol consumption patterns to identify growth opportunities

30 Dec 2025

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South Africans use AI for holiday prep, but there’s a glaring security red flag

29 Dec 2025

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