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 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:32:27 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/quality-over-cheap-what-south-african-shoppers-now-expect-from-retailers-181276a Cost-of-living pressures are forcing retailers to work harder for every sale. For businesses selling higher-priced products, the challenge is to show consumers why an upfront premium can deliver value over time. 1-272768 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/if-you-cant-manufacture-nostalgia-how-can-younger-fmcg-brands-build-lasting-connections-858353a Some brands occupy a place in consumers’ lives that extends beyond the product itself. It might be the biscuit that was always in a grandmother’s cupboard, the tin that appeared at family gatherings or the cooldrink poured at childhood birthday parties. 1-272559 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retail-marketers-face-a-huge-ai-shift-in-2026-181176a For much of modern marketing, the campaign has been the core unit of work. Teams identify a target audience, shape an offer, choose the right channels, launch the campaign and assess its impact once it is over. 1-272168 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa 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