https://www.bizcommunity.com/RetailTrends South Africa Retail trends | Bizcommunity news 15 Trends news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/RetailTrends en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:47:52 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/street-food-couture-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-indulgence-512650a The newly released Unilever Food Solutions Future Menus 2026 report, built on insights from hundreds of chefs worldwide, confirms this movement isn’t slowing down. It signals a global shift towards food that is expressive, sustainable, and visually irresistible. 1-268716 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retailers-pivot-to-ai-loyalty-agents-as-2026-trends-emerge-401189a According to Euromonitor International, AI-influenced e-commerce is forecast to exceed $700bn by 2029, underscoring the role of intelligent loyalty systems in retail 1-268305 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-ai-to-affordability-the-trends-redefining-foodservice-in-2026-289577a According to Unilever Food Solutions’ latest Future Menus report, rising costs, tighter margins and discerning diners is reshaping what ends up on the plate. 1-268080 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-adopt-value-seeking-spending-strategies-170306a Signalling a cautious but meaningful recovery, in 2025, consumer spending grew 0.8% above inflation for the first time since 2022. However, households are not increasing discretionary spend; they are adapting under pressure 1-267878 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-human-element-driving-excellence-from-the-inside-out-069435a For the second consecutive year, Isanti Glass has been certified as a Top Employer. This recognition reflects not only a people philosophy but a deliberate business strategy that strengthens operational resilience, performance and long-term competitiveness. 1-267697 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/navigating-global-retail-trends-for-local-success-in-2026-281237a Each year, NRF Retail's Big Show sets the tone for the future of global retail — a high-energy convergence of innovation, technology, and strategy often likened to the Super Bowl of the industry. 1-267120 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-trends-driving-the-normalisation-of-alcohol-free-consumption-739942a Just a few years ago, alcohol-free beverage options were limited to mocktails and fizzy drinks. Then alcohol-free versions of alcoholic beverages like beer entered the scene. 1-265852 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-trends-set-to-reshape-logistics-in-2026-062205a Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change. Shifts in technology, geopolitics, climate impact and customer expectations are redefining how supply chains operate, and companies that build resilience now will be better positioned to compete. 1-265817 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa