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Insights-driven marketing: Reshaping consumer market research

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Print still a critical part of retailers’ advertising mix – European research

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Unlocking South Africa's home retail landscape: Key insights into consumer behaviour

Unlocking South Africa's home retail landscape: Key insights into consumer behaviour

KLA 24 Oct 2023

Source: © Mikhail Nilov SA's over 55s group is gaining significance, but brands are no longer interested in them says UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing's Forerunners Report

SA's over 55s: Redefining aging and reshaping consumer behaviour

20 Oct 2023

Source: © Warc A new forecast by Warc puts global retail media ad investment at $141.7bn for 2024

Retail Media: The advertising story of the decade with global advertising spend set to reach $128.2bn

20 Oct 2023

Source: © Accenture In its 17th Year, Accenture Song’s bellwether report identifies five global macro trends and provides guidance for businesses

5 Global macro trends to guide business going forward

19 Oct 2023

Black Friday 2023: Retailers and manufacturers will need to be agile to navigate a volatile landscape

Black Friday 2023: Retailers and manufacturers will need to be agile to navigate a volatile landscape

NielsenIQ 19 Oct 2023

SA consumers forge a new shopping path

SA consumers forge a new shopping path

16 Oct 2023

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

Survey analyses the challenges and strategies for the future of franchising

4 Oct 2023

Sustainable packaging pumps South Africa's bottled water industry

Sustainable packaging pumps South Africa's bottled water industry

Insight Survey 4 Oct 2023

Specialised diet pet foods trending in the South African market

Specialised diet pet foods trending in the South African market

Insight Survey 27 Sep 2023

Source: Arena Events Last year's event. This year's annual Sunday Times GenNext survey top 10 finalists have been announced

Sunday Times GenNext survey Top 10 finalists announced

13 Sep 2023

Superdry SA joins forces with Cheslin Kolbe to ignite passion across Mzansi

Superdry SA joins forces with Cheslin Kolbe to ignite passion across Mzansi

11 Sep 2023

Study shows SA underestimates the quantity of wholegrains to be consumed

Study shows SA underestimates the quantity of wholegrains to be consumed

31 Aug 2023

Coca-Cola: The world's most valuable and strongest non-alcoholic drinks brand

29 Aug 2023

Grocery basket prices surge: How single women are adapting

Grocery basket prices surge: How single women are adapting

Rudo Manjoro, KLA 29 Aug 2023

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Stacy Saggers, Kantar 22 Aug 2023

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

South Africa's growing love for 'local is lekker' fast food

Insight Survey 21 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf How consumers feel about retail differs from consumer segment to consumer segment

The impact of economic conditions on the retail market and different consumer segments

10 Aug 2023

Source: © Research Gate Traditional Trade has experienced an impressive post Covid-19 resurgence, with good figures in FMCG sales in 2023

A renaissance in SA's traditional trade sector, with 23.6% growth

7 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf The latest Maps shows consumer behaviour shifts in shopping

Maps shows changes in consumer behaviour, shopping patterns and media consumption

4 Aug 2023

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

Unravelling the latest trends driving change in the beer industry

JNPR 4 Aug 2023

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

Does SA's growing middle market offer hope for the future?

BrandMapp 3 Aug 2023

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Why 360-degree technology is key to an efficient, tailored retail experience

Peter Ludi 2 Aug 2023

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Heineken, Moutai and Moët & Chandon are the most valuable liquor brands

31 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) have formed a partnership

Shop! South Africa and the Institute of Marketing Management join forces

27 Jul 2023

3 shopper profiles decoded

3 shopper profiles decoded

Smart Media 25 Jul 2023

Source: © University of Pretoria Over 150,000 spazas across the country are conveniently located close to people's homes to serve customers

5 shifts in the informal trading landscape impacting the sector

Sheetal Patel and Mushambi Mutuma, Accenture in Africa 24 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey identifies five key areas impacting consumer spend and shaping shopping trends

5 key areas impacting consumer spend, shaping shopping trends

21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf Driven by the frenzy of Black Friday,, November truly carries more gold in its pocket than any other month for eCommerce apps

Black Friday a key driver for e-commerce apps

20 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The past decade has seen the consumption of alcohol by category change significantly in South Africa

SA's alcohol brand consumption changes dramatically

17 Jul 2023

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

Instant coffee still South Africa's favourite

BMi Research 13 Jul 2023

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