Augmented Retail: The New Consumer Reality
Consumers today are increasingly craving immersive, real-life experiences. But they want these experiences without foregoing time or effort. The solution? Augmented and virtual reality technology, coming to a “store” near you.
Webinar: Winning Shopper's Hearts, Minds And Wallets
Shopper behaviour is changing at an unprecedented rate due to the immense level of disruption to the retail landscape. Watch the webinar playback where Sue Temple, Dolly Jitani and Simon Christofi explore shopper trends in more than 60 markets.
South Africa is the second-most price sensitive country in the world
South Africa is home to a nation of promotion obsessed shoppers. The increasing price consciousness of consumers has led to a deal seeking behaviour. However, our analysis shows that 67% of promotions don’t break-even. See how you can build your pricing strategy to get the best out of promotions...
Nielsen leaders set the scene for beating the odds in Kenya at industry event
While Kenya has favourable future prospects and a stable consumer confidence, the Kenyan shopper is becoming more complex with tighter pockets. At the same time trade is getting more complicated with the evolution of new channels and supply chain changes. See how you can beat the odds in Kenya.
Strength in stability: Africa prospects indicator, edition 8
The eighth Nielsen Africa Prospects Report highlights shifting country priorities and sources of potential, with multi-dimensional, comparative indicators covering business, consumer, retail and macro-economic dynamics.
Nielsen leaders forecast major shifts in the Nigerian consumer and retail landscape at industry event
The Nigerian consumer landscape is set for a multitude of shifts. By 2025, 55% of Nigerians will live in cities or towns, and the country will experience a 50% urban growth – the fastest urban growth, globally. In this challenging environment, finding opportunities with the right insights becomes...
Battle of the Brands: Consumer Disloyalty is Sweeping the Globe
Only 8% of global consumers say they are committed to the brands they purchase. That’s an alarming stat, and it highlights the challenge brands face as they seek to engage with consumers and retain them.
Women Wield The Bulk Of South African Spending Power
The purchasing power of South Africa’s 18-million female consumers is undeniable given that 71% of them are responsible for grocery shopping, while 60% are the primary purchaser within South African households making them a force to be reckoned with, in the local retail sector.
Africa’s Consumers: Connected, In Control And Hungry For Convenience
In our world today, consumers live an increasingly “hyper-connected, hyper-life” - they are more stretched than ever before and are striving to repurpose their time and effort, searching for simpler, easier, more pleasant and purposeful ways of living… including shopping.
Business Priorities Make 2019 The Year Of Africa’s Consumers
In 2015, companies were primarily focused on the retail environment and growth could be achieved by making more or new products available to consumers in the right stores. Three years on, and route to market/ distribution is still the core focus, but four other areas are now present in the top five...