Shoppers looking for smart deals on everyday groceries, to moderate the impact of price increases, are turning to private labels for better prices and excellent quality and value. ...more

With the COVID lifestyle in flux, pricing has taken on new importance this year. Consumer lifestyles have changed significantly over the past two years, and many of those changes will remain after the pandemic is behind us. Even as more consumers return to work, the pandemic lifestyle likely will not shift back entirely to pre-pandemic modes. ...more

28 February 2022 - Prices will continue to rise but at a more modest rate over the next two years, as more promotional activity resumes. ...more

We asked a number of South African sports goods retailers to comment on the NPD report. Two responded. Mike Augoustides, partner, Mike's SportsCape Town, W. Cape, SA - Generally there has been a more positive sentiment since the beginning of May. Team sports have started to begin again albeit in a staggered manner. Some clubs are tra ...more

For Millennials and Gen Xers, some of the most popular videos on TikTok (aside from the ones telling us our jeans are out of style) are ones that allow us to relive the nostalgia of our youth. I was recently brought back to my pre-teen adolescence when a particular video showcased a book in The Baby-Sitters Club series, “Dawn Saves ...more

April 23, 2021 - The strong trend we saw in golf and team sports equipment under COVID has continued into 2021, with a few notable exceptions. Sales growth for Q1 was robust, up more than 50% compared to 2020 and up more than 40% compared to 2019. There, of course, were several one-offs that drove these trends: the third stimulus check, t ...more