This report reflects the US experience, but it is likely that the same trend will be seen here in South Africa as well; perhaps not in the same time frame, but nevertheless, it will come in time. 10 Aug 2007
Service providers need to build their strategies based on fundamental consumer needs. Increasingly, they'll have to offer personal services instead of household services. 8 Aug 2007
Global consumer confidence fell two Index points from 99 to 97 over the last six months, according to the twice-yearly 47-country Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. South Africa remains near the middle but adheres to the world's downward trend, dropping four points from 99 in October 2006, to 94 in May 2007. 7 Aug 2007
USA - QSR magazine, a publication for executives and operators in the foodservice industry, has announced the release the 2007 QSR 50. The report is available in the magazine's August issue and online at www.qsrmagazine.com. 6 Aug 2007
MarketConnect, a leading think tank in the marketing research professional services arena, have announced the launch of its MarketConnect web site; an industry portal to bring together marketing research providers with organisations that need to purchase marketing research services. 31 Jul 2007
Just over half of online new car buyers who answered an exclusive BuyingAdvice.com (http://www.buyingadvice.com) survey said that the length of the auto manufacturer's warranty was a factor in their decision to buy a particular vehicle. 31 Jul 2007
A new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. says that scientifically backed nutritive and cancer-fighting capabilities of cocoa-rich chocolates are fueling the demand for cocoa. The cocoa market is thus projected to exceed 4 million metric tons by 2010. 30 Jul 2007
Smart retailers understand the relationship between experience, customer delight and the need to create a home away from home where shoppers will spend more time and money. 27 Jul 2007
Growing income levels, changing lifestyles, increasing health awareness, the trend towards convenience foods and an aging population are key factors driving growth in the functional foods and drinks market. Driven by positive trends, the worldwide market is projected to reach US$109 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 25 Jul 2007
Results of the MasterIndex™ survey of Consumer Confidence, commissioned by MasterCard Worldwide, for the second half of 2007 have revealed that consumer confidence in South Africa remains strongly positive, despite a decrease in the past year. 20 Jul 2007
Building confidence in SA rose back to near a record peak in the second quarter of this year, reflecting a boom spurred by public spending and pent-up demand for affordable housing, an independent survey showed yesterday. 20 Jul 2007
For the last twelve months, TNS Research Surveys, marketing and social insights company, has been asking South Africans what brands they would recommend to foreign visitors attending the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 18 Jul 2007
In an unusual crossover, a new documentary-style marketing study developed to give marketers fresh insights into South African consumers, is also offering a new understanding of critical social trends in South Africa including crime and HIV/Aids. 16 Jul 2007
Service delivery has become a hot issue for almost all South Africans. There have been sporadic cases of violence over a lack of service delivery in some areas, whilst other areas resist re-demarcation into other provinces because, often, there is a feeling that the province to which they are being shifted has fewer resources so that service delivery will be slowed or will decline. 13 Jul 2007
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