ABSA INSIGHTS SERIES | 30 OCTOBER 2020 Consumer goods sector: How the next 5 years may play out Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Consumer goods sector: How the next 5 years may play out Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services SHARE Covid-19 has changed the consumer goods sector. Some changes will reverse, but others are permanent and may even accelerate. Isana CordierHead: Consumer Goods and Services https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: December 2024 We are pleased to share the latest Merchant Spend Analytics report, focusing on December card spending activity. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: November 2024 While Black Friday 2024 marked a modest improvement over the previous year’s dismal performance, it fell short of the double-digit growth achieved in 2022. The post-payday boost contributed to a rise in overall card spending from 3% to 6% during Black Friday 2024, despite a slight softening in transaction volumes. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: October 2024 Consume This, CGS Monthly: Volume 10. After a dip in September, card spending and transaction volumes rebounded strongly in October. This uptick can be attributed to factors such as the recent 2-pot retirement reform and overall economic improvement. This positive trend is particularly promising for this Black Friday, Cyber Monday and upcoming Festive Season. Read more