https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/168.html South Africa Consumer research news 15 Research news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/168.html en-us Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:31:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-r220bn-informal-fmcg-market-keeps-growing-despite-pressure-964594a South Africa’s informal FMCG market continues to demonstrate resilience despite mounting economic pressures, increased regulation and significant changes across the spaza and township retail landscape. 1-271214 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-south-african-customer-experience-report-retailers-face-ai-visibility-risk-as-shoppers-compare-deals-742092a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate about where and how they spend, while AI is giving them new tools to compare products, prices and brands before they make a purchase. 1-271032 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gummies-fizzies-and-easy-formats-sa-vitamins-and-supplements-become-easier-to-consume-967744a The South African vitamins and supplements market is becoming more convenient, flavour-led and format-driven, as brands compete to make daily wellness easier to fit into consumers’ routines. 1-270984 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/winning-the-conversation-does-not-always-mean-winning-the-sale-in-south-africas-fast-food-race-745462a 2026 Fast Food and QSR Report, delivered by Rogerwilco in partnership with YouKnow Technologies and Eighty20, reveals why the brands consumers talk about, search for and ultimately buy are not always the same. 1-270372 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-splashed-out-on-sport-food-and-streaming-during-world-cup-301938a From packed sports bars to streaming subscriptions and football merchandise, the Fifa World Cup 2026 drove a noticeable uptick in spending among South African consumers. New analysis by Visa Consulting & Analytics shows that spending on Visa consumer cards increased across live screening, dining, streaming and sports merchandise during the tournament's Group Stage and Round of 32 matches. 1-270213 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-agents-could-influence-335tn-in-consumer-spending-by-2030-523880a Marketing is operating in an age of abundance. Today’s consumers face more content and choices than they have the attention or means to manage. AI agents are emerging as fundamental tools to help consumers cut through the noise and make decisions faster. New research by PHD in partnership with Warc reveals how quickly they are reshaping the customer journey. 1-270096 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-fast-food-brands-south-africans-notice-are-not-always-the-ones-they-buy-078335a South Africa's fast-food and quick-service restaurant (QSR) conversation is back in full swing, but the brands consumers are talking about, searching for and ultimately buying are no longer always the same. Shifting priorities and mounting economic pressure are reshaping competition across the category, forcing brands to rethink where and how they earn attention. 1-270097 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-liquor-suppliers-face-a-new-retail-battleground-745042a In 2026, as consumers' discretionary spending continues to decline due to both local and global economic conditions, the South African liquor business needs to identify strategies to preserve margins and increase volume. 1-270052 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uj-study-says-south-african-retail-needs-better-leadership-training-856193a As South Africa's retail sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, new research from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) warns that a shortage of leadership skills - not technology — is emerging as one of the biggest threats to the industry's future. 1-270029 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa