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, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:24 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-engineering-and-its-impact-on-fraud-281367a One of the most notable consumer stories for 2025 has been the shift in digital. “What we're going to be watching very closely as a key theme going into 2026 is social engineering and the impact that has on fraud,” says Lineshree Moodley, country head of Visa South Africa. 1-267700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-consumer-resilient-but-still-loves-a-treat-392828a In 2026, global energy disruptions are expected to increase fuel and food costs, intensifying value-seeking behaviour and making consumers much more deliberate. 1-267573 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/takealot-reclaims-top-spot-in-klas-quarterly-buzz-rankings-069565a Consumer insights consultancy KLA, the exclusive partner for YouGov in Sub-Saharan Africa, has released the latest results of The Quarterly Buzz, revealing Takealot’s return to the number one position and FNB’s rise as the quarter’s biggest mover, climbing six ranks to third place in South Africa’s most talked-about brands. 1-267567 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-5-key-areas-are-driving-success-for-top-sa-family-businesses-736482a South African family business leaders reported double-digit sales growth in 2025, despite global uncertainty putting pressure on growth, highlighting the country’s enduring strength. 1-267322 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/black-friday-cyber-monday-2026-strategy-starts-with-data-288387a Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BF-CM) has become one of the most concentrated trading periods in South African retail. In just four days, the event now captures roughly a tenth of the total festive season retail activity. According to the Ecentric Black Friday-Cyber Monday Index 2025*, the BF-CM window accounted for 9.08% of online holiday transaction volume and 10.6% of online holiday revenue, measured from 01 November to 24 December. 1-266760 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa