ABSA INSIGHTS SERIES | 30 OCTOBER 2020

South Africans are still
spending, though differently
- and increasingly online

Isana Cordier Author

Isana Cordier

Head: Consumer Goods and Services

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Consumer spending is holding up, but behaviour has changed – perhaps permanently, especially the move online.

Isana Cordier Author
Isana Cordier

Head: Consumer Goods and Services

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