CONSUMER INSIGHTS | MAY 2024 Understand retail’s Most Valuable Player: the customer Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Understand retail’s Most Valuable Player: the customer SHARE Consume This, CGS Monthly: Volume 4 Navigating the vast consumer goods and services environment during a time of rapid change does not need to be daunting. It is no secret that in the Consumer Goods and Services (CGS) sector, campaigns employ storytelling as an effective strategy to grab consumers' attention and establish a bond with the brand. We know it might be intimidating to navigate the CGS environment in a period of fast change. Worry not… we are here to collaborate with you on the journey to understanding customers. Your browser does not support the video tag. To provide you with the most recent information and trends, we will publish a series of reports carefully curated by our industry experts. Get ready to learn about local and global insights influencing everything from building and hardware to food, clothing, health, and beauty one article at a time. Read the latest newsletter Download latest Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report Download March 2024 Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report Download Feb 2024 Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles 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 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
