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 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:33:55 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-tale-of-2-consumers-value-seeking-versus-premiumisation-in-south-africa-419569a South African FMCG consumers are increasingly switching between premium and value products depending on category, occasion, household economics and perceived value. Promotions and channel choice are becoming more important as shoppers scrutinise prices more closely. The recent performance of private label brands shows that value-seeking behaviour does not automatically mean switching away from independent brands. 1-271735 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-fmcg-market-is-expanding-but-momentum-is-weakening-742262a South Africa’s FMCG market is still growing, but finding that growth is becoming more complex. Financially constrained consumers are changing where, how and what they buy, while retailers and brands are increasingly competing beyond their traditional channels. 1-271572 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-state-of-the-retail-nation-south-africans-spend-carefully-as-value-takes-centre-stage-075755a NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first half of 2026, reflecting a resilient market for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and a challenging environment for retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector. 1-271387 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa 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