SECTOR EXPERTISE Consumer Goods and Services Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Sector Expertise > Consumer Goods and Services Align with a strategic partner to navigate disruption and unlock value We combine bespoke solutions with advisory services to help you adapt to evolving trends and solve regional challenges in this vibrant sector. TOTAL DEAL VALUE R11.7 bn DEALS DONE 22 TOTAL CLIENTS 180 THOUGHTS FROM OUR LEADERS Massive disruptions offer unprecedented opportunities – if you know where to look for them The African Consumer Goods and Services sector is at a critical tipping point. It is facing unprecedented disruptions, but also significant growth opportunities – and the global pandemic has only amplified the challenges already confronting it. Choice, speed, convenience, health, environmental impact, individualism and personalisation are all rapidly evolving factors, shaking up traditional stalwarts and making them vulnerable to digital incumbents unhindered by legacy infrastructure and its associated costs. The opportunity in this new consumer-led world lies in how quickly corporates can adapt – requiring a reinvention of the sector as a whole to shape a ‘new normal’ that caters to all socio-economic groups. At Absa CIB, we recognise that our role is far greater than simply tailoring solutions to the needs of our individual customers. We see ourselves as a strategic partner with a long-term commitment to our clients. In leveraging data-driven insights on consumer behaviour, along with our deep knowledge and on-the-ground presence in African markets and our long-standing sector networks and relationships, we’re able to advise and support our clients to meet their operational requirements and growth ambitions. And in the midst of the uncertainty of the global pandemic, we have further extended balance sheets, demonstrating our commitment to both the industry and our clients, as well as the long-term view we adopt in our relationships as we journey a brave new world together. Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Latest insights Data-driven insights on the trends impacting this evolving sector. CONSUMER INSIGHTS Retail Insights: from businesses in the dark to festive season lights Consume This, Volume 3 – Jan 2023. In this Consume This edition, we explore some of the challenges that large retail chains have experienced in the article Load-shedding: the new normal? Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Shopping pattern shifts in a post-pandemic world Consume This, CGS Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 9 and 10. In the latest edition of the Consume This newsletter, we once again delve into the interesting world of the consumer goods and services sector. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Good news travels fast. Consumer insight travels faster Consume This, CGS Monthly: Volume 2, Issue 8. In this edition, we delve into why the Pick n Pay Group is looking to expand its on-demand delivery service with the Takealot Group. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS The evolution of China-Africa lending China has long recognised the investment potential of Africa, deepening its relationship with the Continent over the past two decades. By establishing itself as a crucial partner to Africa on trade, and as a substantial lender and investor, China has supported key projects, from infrastructure, ICT to agriculture. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Cards turn out to be favourites during Black Friday Any spot-check in today’s dailies, billboards or banners on major social media sites will not miss out on adverts with bright-coloured messages that read, “Kenya’s Biggest Black Friday”, “Black Friday Sale Starts Now!”, “Black Friday Never Ends!”, “Everything Up to Half Price”. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Consumers are spending more, but will they buy more this Black Friday? Black Friday in 2022 might provide a fascinating insight into the state of the South African consumer as individuals begin to re-build their personal balance sheets while weighing up a global environment which is facing unprecedented social and economic upheaval. Read more Subscribe to newsletter Please enter your contact information to receive news and updates. 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