by Dianne Bayley | May 21, 2023 | Innovation
Today’s consumers are very familiar with the capabilities of modern technology, and if they know there is software or an application out there that can make their lives easier, they will expect retailers to implement it. If businesses fail to heed their call, it’s...
by Dianne Bayley | May 6, 2023 | Sustainability
The retail sector remains under pressure. The cost of living, inflation, rising interest rates and a global economic recession continue to impact sales and growth, asking that retailers find smarter and more sustainable ways of navigating these headwinds. According to...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 30, 2023 | Sustainability
Packaging is something consumers seldom think about, yet it is a critical enabler for much of our lives – it creates cost-efficient delivery systems for retailers and brands, minimises product breakage and food waste throughout the value chain, and facilitates the...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 4, 2023 | Sustainability
Amid elevated inflation and rising interest rates, a constrained economy and rolling blackouts, it is safe to say that the purse strings of millions of South Africans have been tight for quite some time.PwC’s latest Global Consumer Insights Survey report shows that...
by Dianne Bayley | May 31, 2022 | Sustainability
Due to the pandemic, the global economic climate has remained unstable and volatile during the last two years, notes Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President, Salesforce South Africa . Global inflation is expected to increase by around 10%, and with supply chain disruptions...
