Consumer Electronics

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

During the review period, South Africa faced repeated interruptions to the power supply, known as load-shedding. This had a significant impact on businesses, including consumer electronics, as well as consumer lifestyles. However, these intermittent…

While media players and e-readers are expected to suffer volume decline, wireless speakers are expected to register a healthy increase in volume sales. Demand for these devices is due to their portability, and connectivity to smartphones, which…

Overall, portable players is expected to register a decline in volume sales. Technology advances are leading to the obsoletion of portable players. In particular, smartphones and tablets are replacing the need for portable media players. This is also…