While key consumer credit metrics continue to deteriorate, there are some encouraging signs
Challenging Q2 2023, but encouraging signs from the Western Cape.
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Women driving retail spend as key decision makers
58% of women take charge of day-to-day household spend. The recent success of South Africa’s netball and soccer teams has highlighted the talent and capability of our women sporting teams at an international level.
Retail sales continue to decline with fashion the only silver lining
According to Statistics South Africa, South Africa’s retail trade shrank in real terms a further 1.4% YoY in May, marking the sixth consecutive month of lower year-on-year retail activity.
Unlocking the Power of Local Data
Eighty20 recently joined a panel of industry leaders, including the CEO of Takealot Group, to discuss how marketers can better use data to help their brands achieve sustained success.
South Africans save for food and funeral costs
Savings are crucial during stressful periods for individuals and households alike. In the peak of Covid-19 times, when mobility was restricted, and only essential services and outlets were operational, many of us had to dip into our savings.
South Africans put cold beer at the top of their drinks list
In South Africa, alcohol takes centre stage for toasts, whether it’s a special occasion or a sports game. A beer around the braai or a glass of wine at a book club has become a lifestyle. While South Africans revel in their liquid traditions, they do not hold the title for the highest alcohol consumption in the world.
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