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 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:55:19 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-consumer-outlook-for-2027-sa-consumer-economy-becomes-more-polarised-as-inflation-bites-harder-969774a New research from NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) shows how South African consumers are navigating sharply different financial realities in a polarised market, as households deal with persistently high interest rates, stubborn unemployment and rising prices for fuel, food, utilities and other essentials. 1-272944 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/70-of-south-africans-shop-with-a-list-but-impulse-buys-still-win-181226a South African shoppers are balancing careful planning with the need to find value, quality and products that align with their preferences. For retailers and FMCG brands, understanding what happens inside the store is just as important as knowing what shoppers intend to buy. 1-272728 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smaller-baskets-faster-meals-here-how-south-africans-are-reshaping-grocery-shopping-858453a South African households are shopping more frequently but taking fewer items home, as consumers become increasingly deliberate about how they allocate their grocery budgets. 1-272259 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-niq-report-south-african-tech-brands-can-win-in-2027-by-helping-shoppers-justify-the-purchase-181166a South Africa’s Tech & Durable (T&D) goods consumer has entered a new era of consumption embodied by “justify it” behaviour. Their mindset has adjusted from “Can I afford this?” to “Will I feel this purchase was worth it six months from now?” with consideration given not just to money but to relevance, longevity and quality. 1-272188 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/brewing-into-something-new-south-africas-tea-market-expands-beyond-traditional-teas-969284a South Africa’s tea market is evolving as manufacturers broaden their offerings beyond traditional tea products to cater to changing consumer preferences and consumption occasions. While Black Tea remains an important part of the local market, growing interest in flavoured, functional and alternative tea offerings is providing consumers with greater choice, while expanding the ways in which Tea can be prepared, consumed and enjoyed. 1-272074 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hunger-games-sa-ready-eat-food-market-hits-r455bn-as-competition-widens-747032a The fast-food battle is no longer confined to traditional quick-service restaurants. 1-272062 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa 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