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 Merchant Spend Analytics Report: May 2025 Johannesburg, 29 July 2025 – The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite the 2% growth in card spending and 4% increase in transaction volumes, this growth remains below the prevailing inflation rate of 2.8%. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: April 2025 The Merchant Spend Analytics Report for April 2025 noted a surprising decline in card transaction data for the month. In the wake of a robust performance in March, the month-to-month figures showed a 5% decline in card spending and a 7% decrease in transaction volume. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: Q1 2025 The first quarter for 2025 revealed resilient card spending with remarkable month-to-month recoveries. While growth moderated on a year-to-date basis, consumer sentiment remained strong and stable. Read more
