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, 21 Jul 2026 12:17:47 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/location-data-becomes-a-strategic-tool-for-south-african-retailers-620871a South African retailers have access to more customer, sales and operational data than ever before. Yet many important decisions about where to open stores, how to optimise existing locations and how to respond to changing customer behaviour are still being made without a clear understanding of one critical factor: location. 1-269821 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fast-food-gets-serious-sa-brands-fight-for-every-bite-620741a 1-269741 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-men-outspend-women-in-pre-owned-luxury-market-178946a South African men have logged on to pre-owned luxury. And they are not just browsing. 1-268998 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/visa-study-77-south-africans-use-ai-to-shop-but-trust-is-key-at-checkout-519890a Visa has released the annual Stay Secure study in South Africa, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. 1-269006 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-state-of-the-retail-nation-q1-2026-south-african-retail-benefits-from-benign-inflation-178226a FMCG sales value for Q1 2026 rises 6.5% to R173.6bn Traditional trade channels growth outpaces modern trade in several key categories Average prices drop in tech & durables as consumers defer tech upgrades 1-268728 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/report-reveals-south-african-consumers-spend-r2k-monthly-online-as-bnpl-soars-956094a With feedback from more than 3,000 South Africans, Stitch's 2026 Consumer Payments Report provides a comprehensive picture of how South African consumers' purchasing and payment habits are changing. 1-268714 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-200-ranking-reflects-growing-confidence-of-pan-african-brands-067915a South African brands dominate the Africa 200 2026 report by Brand Finance, accounting for 71% of total brand value, with 104 brands worth $44.6bn. Africa’s top 200 brands have grown by 11% to reach a combined value of $62.6bn in 2026, driven by strong performance across the banking, telecoms, and retail sectors. 1-268427 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maps-provides-five-year-record-of-consumer-behaviour-170366a For the first time, marketers, advertisers and media agencies can trend five full calendar years of South African consumer behaviour, media consumption and spending patterns from a single, nationally representative dataset. 1-267888 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa