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Consumer sentiment | Bizcommunity

News

Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations: Up 56% year-on-year

Accounting & Auditing

Sappi first quarter results ahead of expectations: Up 56% year-on-year

Issued by Sappi 11 Feb 2025

SMEs face new opportunities, challenges as key economic events unfold in February

Entrepreneurship

SMEs face new opportunities, challenges as key economic events unfold in February

5 Feb 2025

DEI

The 'woke-ism' debate in brand communications: Navigating inclusivity in a polarised world

Issued by Brandfundi 30 Jan 2025

Gerhard Swart is chief technology officer at Performanta

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Finding cybersecurity's place in the world

Gerhard Swart 13 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Grant Phillips, Group chief executive officer of e4.

Residential Property

Digital disruption, bond switching to make a big impact on home loans in 2025

31 Dec 2024

Economy

Seamless, secure payment solutions for a stress-free holiday season

Clinton Leask 10 Dec 2024

From dive to thrive: How PR can resuscitate a launch flop

PR & Communications

From dive to thrive: How PR can resuscitate a launch flop

Emma Rijkers, Issued by Hook, Line & Sinker 29 Nov 2024

A frenzied festive shopping season awaits as Black Friday arrives late

Retailers

A frenzied festive shopping season awaits as Black Friday arrives late

Ulana van Biljon, Issued by Catchwords 29 Nov 2024

Nedbank IMC 2024 Conference White Paper calls for authenticity and humanised growth

IMC Conference

Nedbank IMC 2024 Conference White Paper calls for authenticity and humanised growth

Issued by IMC Conference 20 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Shannon Friedman, chief executive officer of Vat Modernisation SA.

Taxation & Regulation

Modernising SA's VAT system can boost the country’s economy and business success

Shannon Friedman 15 Nov 2024

Dipula shines with solid results, solar roll-out and strong prospects

Office Property

Dipula shines with solid results, solar roll-out and strong prospects

Issued by Catchwords 14 Nov 2024

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Agribusiness

SA's livestock sector struggles, but recovery could be ahead

14 Nov 2024

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Marketing

State of the Retail Nation Q3: Consumer confidence starts to recover ahead of Black Friday

Issued by NielsenIQ 8 Nov 2024

SA's auto industry shifts gears: October sees highest passenger car growth in 5 years

Commercial & Industrial

SA's auto industry shifts gears: October sees highest passenger car growth in 5 years

4 Nov 2024

See beyond the competition: Analyse, understand and compete

Digital

See beyond the competition: Analyse, understand and compete

Issued by Location Bank 30 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

Real estate to rebound as South Africa cuts interest rate, says Yael Geffen

25 Sep 2024

Crafting memorable experiences: Effective branded merchandise strategies for events

Events & Conferencing

Crafting memorable experiences: Effective branded merchandise strategies for events

Issued by Tradeway 28 Aug 2024

Mobile & Apps

Xiaomi rides strong smartphone sales wave to 38% rise in net profit

Lindsey Schutters 22 Aug 2024

Alcoholic drinks market put to the test - Euromonitor Intl

Research

Alcoholic drinks market put to the test - Euromonitor Intl

14 Aug 2024

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Retailers

South Africa's Woolworths flags sharp drop in profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 6 Aug 2024

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Retail & Hospitality Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Issued by Catchwords 1 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Growthpoint Properties, Paarl Mall.

Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur Index

30 Jul 2024

Tech is coming to save the gold market. Source: Patrick Hendry/Unsplash

Mining

Jewellery sector slows but tech keeps gold market shining

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jul 2024

FMCG

Woolies keeps number 1 spot in SA Retail Sentiment Index

18 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf PwC South Africa’s Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024: South African findings report found six key imperatives to shrink the consumer trust deficit

Research

6 key imperatives for consumer companies to shrink their consumer trust deficit

18 Jul 2024

Beyond micro-learning: unlock operational excellence for margins and market share at retail’s frontline

Retail Services

Beyond micro-learning: unlock operational excellence for margins and market share at retail’s frontline

Issued by Digemy 18 Jan 2024

Branding

4 habits keeping your brand poor

Issued by Ipsos 26 Mar 2024

Woolworths delivers double-digit profit growth in SA

Banking & Finance

Woolworths delivers double-digit profit growth in SA

28 Feb 2024

SA’s grocery retailers: comparative report reveals winners

Research

SA’s grocery retailers: comparative report reveals winners

Nick Paul 20 Feb 2024

Property

The 2024 property gold rush: prices soar, stocks shrink and early birds secure the worm!

6 Feb 2024

Woolworths flags lower half-year profit as shoppers spend less

Retailers

Woolworths flags lower half-year profit as shoppers spend less

Nqobile Dludla 23 Jan 2024

Connecting the dots: Unveiling the dynamics of consumer switching in South Africa's telco industry

Mobile

Connecting the dots: Unveiling the dynamics of consumer switching in South Africa's telco industry

Issued by KLA 17 Jan 2024

Trends

SA property market set for big rebound in 2024

17 Jan 2024

Consumers predicted to spend around R7bn more this Black Friday

Sales

Consumers predicted to spend around R7bn more this Black Friday

23 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Nontokozo Madonsela, group chief marketing officer of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings.

Financial Services

Momentum leads the reputational sentiment in the insurance sector in 2023

11 Oct 2023

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Retail

Taking Mzansi's temperature. A deeply concerned yet forward-looking nation

Stacy Saggers, Issued by Kantar 22 Aug 2023

Insights into the challenges facing the alcohol industry post Covid-19

FMCG

Insights into the challenges facing the alcohol industry post Covid-19

Tivesh Nair 18 Aug 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5. Source: Supplied

Mobile & Apps

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey identifies five key areas impacting consumer spend and shaping shopping trends

Research

5 key areas impacting consumer spend, shaping shopping trends

21 Jul 2023

Source: © 123rf The South African Customer Experience Report has found that consumers no longer have empathy for brands, and instead have developed a striking state of apathy

CRM

Consumers settle for good enough while brands create the leaky bucket syndrome

12 Jul 2023

FMCG

South African retailers excel in promotions, customer service lags

9 Jun 2023

Telecoms industry ranks last for consumer sentiment for 3rd consecutive year

Telecoms & Networks

Telecoms industry ranks last for consumer sentiment for 3rd consecutive year

2 Jun 2023

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HR Tools & Software

How mobile apps can simplify HR processes for frontline staff

Kiv Moodley 4 May 2023

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Climate Change

African consumers are ready to take climate action: How can corporates help them?

Nomava Zanazo 31 Mar 2023

Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Banking & Finance

South Africa's Q1 consumer confidence plunges as power crisis weighs

Radhika Anilkumar 23 Mar 2023

Western Cape claims 3 in the top 50 Most Loved Destinations in the world

Travel

Western Cape claims 3 in the top 50 Most Loved Destinations in the world

3 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: Great people, culture and partnerships offer the perfect recipe to shine in 2023

Marketing

#BizTrends2023: Great people, culture and partnerships offer the perfect recipe to shine in 2023

Niamh NicLiam 25 Jan 2023