FMCG and Tech & Durable goods saw a 4.1% YoY increase in value in Q3 2024, driven primarily by FMCG growth, while Tech & Durable goods recovered after experiencing flat growth in previous quarters. FMCG spending totaled R183 billion, with Tech & Durable goods reaching R31 billion in value.
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Beyond metrics: Trust is crucial to brand building
Vanity metrics aside, trust plays a vital role in the longevity of global brands; with key players such as Google, Coca-Cola, and Apple – which are known for their iconic logos and substantial market shares – focused heavily on continuously building consumer trust. Ivie Media’s partnership with Tractor Outdoor and Lula highlights this approach, providing SMEs with opportunities to boost their visibility and achieve long-term growth. Amid economic challenges, marketing leaders must balance short-term performance with long-term brand building to secure sustainable success.
Ethel Kuuya: Visionary Leader, Founder, Author and CEO of Advisory Kulture
As an influential leader, Ethel presents a visionary philosophy that can inspire the next generation. Her transformative approach sets a new standard for leadership, which is crucial for nurturing future leaders. Her consulting firm, Advisory Kulture, offers successful leadership training that has been effective across various sectors.
By partnering with data specialists Insight Consulting to unleash the power of Qlik, Galito’s flame-grilled its legacy reporting and turned its data into a strategic business asset
This case study, with insights from Samuel Diedericks, Head of Finance at Galito’s, focuses on unlocking the power of Data and how Galito’s transformed its business operations and turned its data into a strategic business asset with Insight Consulting and Qlik.
South African businesses demonstrate resilience in Q1 2023 – Experian Report
The Experian BDI report shows that South Africa managed to narrowly avoid a technical recession with surprise GDP growth in Q1 2023. This positive economic development, combined with the ability of businesses to persevere, highlights the tenacity and innovation present within the South African business landscape.
Managing IT in (literal) dark times
A CIO’s guide for doing business in South Africa Freshly out of a global pandemic, CIOs have had to think on their feet as loadshedding […]
Getting SA’s Social Entrepreneurs Investment Ready
The impact investing market now stands at around US$715 billion globally and this figure is climbing steadily[i].What’s more, 43% of impact investors have funds allocated […]
Prestigious “Factory of the Year” Competition Postponed
Navigating the impacts of the global pandemic has become the order of the day for the South African manufacturing sector, who demonstrated their resilience with […]
Brimstone Posts Solid Interim Results
Group profit before tax up 540% to R430.2 million Earnings per share up 232% to 97.9 cents Headline earnings per share up 230% to 100.8 […]
Preventing escalating business fraud in SA starts with robust KYC
While legislation and the introduction of new regulations aim to combat fraud and corruption, South African businesses have the power to fight financial crimes by […]