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, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:21 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-experience-economy-has-arrived-as-consumers-expectations-shift-066185a Years of economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting expectations have reshaped how people decide, spend and stay loyal. As 2026 settles in, this is no longer about recovery or short-term adjustment. It is a structural reset in how consumers evaluate value and how brands must respond. 1-266747 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-rewrites-retail-media-lagging-brands-lose-ground-399288a Dentsu Africa has released a new Impact Brief with a message the industry can no longer ignore. Africa is not catching up. Africa is overtaking. 1-266483 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-state-of-the-retail-nation-south-african-fmcg-retail-lifted-by-economic-tailwinds-733382a NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis* for the calendar year of 2025, showing healthy growth in retail sales value and volume. South African consumers spent nearly R683.3bn on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the year under review. This represents year-over-year value growth of 5.7%, with unit sales increasing by 6.7%. 1-266222 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-rise-of-pizza-in-south-africa-amidst-a-shifting-fast-food-landscape-066645a What began as an Italian staple has evolved into a fast-food fixture, holding its own against chicken chains and burger giants in the daily dining choices of millions of South Africans. 1-266207 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-era-of-african-skin-and-hair-health-research-to-arise-in-cape-town-406579a A partnership between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) will focus on the research and development of African skin and hair health. Construction on the African Research Institute for Skin Health (Arise) — which will be based at the Division of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine and located on the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) campus in Observatory, Cape Town — officially started on 13 February 2026. 1-265795 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Research South Africa