The impact of sustainable consumerism on retail

The impact of sustainable consumerism on retail

The BASIC Definition: Sustainable consumption is the use of products and services in a way that minimizes the impact on the environment, so that human needs can be met not only in the present but also for future generations. When sustainable consumption is practiced,...
Online Shopping Meshes with Bricks and Mortar

Online Shopping Meshes with Bricks and Mortar

Forbes’ richest people in the world list says Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, earns $US107.4 million per day, so he must be doing something right. Amazon, who dominate the world of online shopping, now have a chain of grocery stores, book stores, pop ups and have partnered...
Consumers and the South African Market

Consumers and the South African Market

It is tough economic times that will impact the retail sector in South Africa. The consumption landscape in South Africa is largely more competitive as pressure increases on the consumer to spend less and save more. A market place driven by an increase in VAT and a...
Making the most of Easter long weekend spending

Making the most of Easter long weekend spending

As South African’s look with anticipation towards a brighter medium term economic performance, eager on GDP growth and the ability of politics to steer the country, well-earned scepticism continues to linger. A steady stream of results will earn back the confidence of...