CONSUMER INSIGHTS | 22 JULY 2022 The top consumer goods trends shaping Africa Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > The top consumer goods trends shaping Africa SHARE Consume This, CGS Monthly Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 4 The Consumer Goods and Services Sector has been navigating unprecedented change for the past two years. From keeping up with digital retail trends to a pandemic that turned the world upside down, and consumer spending behaviour is continually shifting and evolving. The Consume This Newsletter/ Infographic highlights these changing priorities as well as emerging patterns that could shape retail and retail-related sectors going forward. Customers and consumers are not only becoming increasingly more aware of their own health and wellness, they’re making sustainable lifestyle choices and this filters right down to the supply chain. Stay current with key insights into the Consumer Goods and Services Sector. In this Issue, we discuss: Conscious Consumerism: Famous Brands and Lexi’s Healthy Eatery April Merchant Spend Analysis Retail Footfall and Online Activity Across the Border: Ghana and Kenya Click here to grow your knowledge https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa’s Merchant Spend Analytics: February 2025 Absa spend insights report reveals major consumer spending patterns in the face of economic transitions. Report highlights stabilising spending trends, digital commence growth, and the township economy's evolution. Read more 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