25% of those who are partly or wholly responsible for their household’s shopping purchases spend the most on groceries at Shoprite (AMPS2005A)

This week’s theme: Shopping in South Africa

25% of urban adults (16+) say they prefer to buy from stores run by people of the same race group as themselves (FutureFact 2006)

This week’s theme: Shopping in South Africa

Almost 70% of those who are partly or wholly responsible for their household’s shopping purchase in bulk once a month with intermittant top ups.

This week’s theme: Shopping in South Africa

59% of urban adults (16+) have a shopping centre in their suburb / community (FutureFact 2006)

This week’s theme: Shopping in South Africa

56% of Black Diamonds read a business newspaper or business magazine at least once a month

This week’s theme: Connecting with Black Diamonds

65% of Black Diamonds feel that many adverts show blacks in a poor light

This week’s theme: Connecting with Black Diamonds

70% of Black Diamonds feel that only a few privileged people are benefiting from the BEE process

This week’s theme: Connecting with Black Diamonds

83% of Black Diamonds feel that traditional and cultural beliefs form an integral part of their lives

This week’s theme: Connecting with Black Diamonds

Black Diamonds comprise over two million people who have a combined annual spending power of R130-billion and whose ranks are growing at an estimated rate of 50% a year.

This week’s theme: Connecting with Black Diamonds

45% of households have a built in kitchen sink (AMPS2005A)

This week’s theme: Water in South Africa