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: July 2024 Consumers are feeling the pinch! South African consumers’ financial health is under significant strain due to inflation, high interest rates and global economic challenges which have burdened them with debt. Despite a slight increase in real take-home pay for consumers, the growth is insufficient to keep up with the rising cost of living and high levels of debt. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: June 2024 We are pleased to share the latest Merchant Spend Analytics report. As a leading merchant acquirer, we pride ourselves on using a unique vantage point into consumer spending insights to guide your business through today’s spending trends. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Understand retail’s Most Valuable Player: the customer Navigating the vast consumer goods and services environment during a time of rapid change does not need to be daunting. Read more