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Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Many consumers in South Africa continue to experience financial difficulties due to the high cost of living, leaving them with lower disposable incomes to spend on perceived non-essential items such as sunglasses. Therefore, they are more likely to…

During the pandemic, most consumers, including children, spent a significant amount of time in front of digital devices due to online studying and remote studying measures in place, as a result of restrictions outside of the home. Increased activity…

Demand for eyewear in South Africa continues to grow in 2023, with current value sales recording stronger growth due to rising unit prices. During the pandemic, many South Africans were forced to stay at home, thereby using digital devices for work,…

During the pandemic, consumers spent greater time at home for work and learning purposes. Therefore, they were exposed to digital screens for a longer period, resulting in a spike in eye health issues for both adults and children in South Africa,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

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,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…