CONSUMER INSIGHTS | 23 AUGUST 2022 Data-driven insights in a consumer-led world Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Data-driven insights in a consumer-led world SHARE Consume This, CGS Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 5 You have seen how consumer spending behaviour and their priorities have been drastically impacted by recent world events. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the food retail space. In our latest Consume This publication, we dive into what the future could hold for food retailers in South Africa. Will in-store shopping remain dominant for grocery stores and supermarket chains across the country? Read Issue 5 now for these forward-focused food insights, among other key trends in the Consumer Goods and Services sector. This month, we unpack the following relevant topics: A forward focus on food May merchant spend analysis Retail footfall and online activity Across the border: Ghana and Kenya Read now https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: January 2025 The January 2025 card transaction data, as anticipated, demonstrated a MTM decline, reflecting a post-festive season spending lull. Read more 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
