ABSA INSIGHTS SERIES | 30 OCTOBER 2020 South Africans are still spending, though differently - and increasingly online Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > South Africans are still spending, though differently – and increasingly online Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services SHARE Consumer spending is holding up, but behaviour has changed – perhaps permanently, especially the move online. 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: 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
