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, 22 Sep 2026 06:42:01 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/checkers-turns-xtra-savings-into-a-collecting-game-with-new-stickables-campaign-186956a Checkers is taking its loyalty strategy beyond savings and discounts, using collectibles, gamification and a R1m prize to drive deeper engagement with its Xtra Savings customer base. 1-271908 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-may-change-how-we-shop-but-it-hasnt-changed-what-we-value-631891a AI may be changing the way consumers discover products, search for information and navigate the path to purchase, but South African shoppers are not quite ready to hand over the reins. 1-271891 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-your-boerewors-says-about-how-south-africa-shops-186246a Every September, South African brands rediscover the braai. Heritage Month arrives and suddenly there is no shortage of flames, flags, shisanyama, pap and, inevitably, boerewors. 1-271798 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/get-on-board-because-theres-no-stopping-the-3tn-proteinmaxxing-train-189236a Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud protein snack brand is an example of what’s possible for the protein market. Starting with protein-packed popcorn, the brand has since branched out to protein chips with collagen. She’s right on the money. Much like Popeye gaining superhuman powers from spinach, the protein market shows no signs of slowing. According to Euromonitor International, global protein demand is projected to grow by 11% between 2024 and 2029. 1-270738 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zuru-brings-viral-starbox-blind-box-craze-to-sa-745292a From miniature worlds and fashion-forward dolls to nostalgic characters hidden inside mystery boxes, Zuru’s Starbox launch introduces South Africa to the global collectible trend where the thrill is in the reveal. 1-270532 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-living-costs-push-south-africans-to-shop-smarter-634101a As rising living costs continue to place pressure on household budgets, consumers are increasingly changing how they shop, comparing prices, waiting for discounts and planning purchases more strategically to maximise every rand. 1-270501 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retails-next-profit-lever-isnt-on-the-shelf-412039a As South African retailers contend with sluggish consumer demand, rising operating costs and persistent margin pressure, the next major opportunity for cost optimisation may have less to do with what sits on store shelves and more to do with everything required to keep those shelves, stores and businesses running. 1-270275 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-shoppers-arent-spending-less-theyre-spending-smarter-290887a South Africa’s prolonged economic pressure is changing the grocery basket in ways that could have lasting implications for the retail sector. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly, they are shopping with greater intention, planning and scrutiny. 1-270260 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa