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 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:59:53 +0200 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 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