This week in research, the FAB market looks set for good growth, consumer beliefs are driving the bottled water market, SA loves its sports snack bars, and shoppers are reeled in by price. Although June manufacturing has seen a small increase in production, economists predict there will be a slowdown in retail sales, following on the trend of a decrease of cash withdrawals after the July holidays. In a new competition, Bizcommunity readers are invited to enter The Times Creative Press Ad Challenge to stand a chance to win a Samsung Tablet... just by voting for your favourite ad. Check out the details here. Wishing you a warm week!
Shan Radcliffe, Group Head - Retail (@Biz_Retail)
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