Consumer Spending

Article Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it

Article Cayleigh Bright - 28 Sep 2018

Chief executives can make or break a brand

Article Lynley Donnelly - 9 Jun 2017

The recession is ‘entirely home-made’ and could be deepened by widespread political uncertainty

Article Athandiwe Saba - 1 Nov 2016

For most local municipalities, spending money on entertainment comes a lot more naturally than earning income or complying to budgetary restraints

Article Thalia Holmes - 9 Jul 2014

The platinum strike, rising inflation and other factors have contributed to a "bleak outlook for consumer spending", according to a new report.

Article Thalia Holmes - 3 Apr 2014

Trade and tax data have improved the outlook marginally, but consumer spending remains cautious.

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Nov 2013

Chinese economic reforms, including allowing only-child parents to have more than one child, are poised to inject growth into much of the economy.

Article bogdan TagDiv - 15 Oct 2013

Massmart chief executive Grant Pattison says consumer spending has stagnated, while debt levels have increased.

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Aug 2013

All eyes are on consumers as the markets wait for updates on the eurozone recession, US consumer sentiment and SA retail sales, writes Matt Quigley.

Article Mariam Isa - 9 Apr 2013

Consumer confidence plunged to a nine-year low during the first quarter of this year‚ signalling that household spending would be subdued this year.

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2012

Despite signs of economic growth, inflation and energy fears have put a damper on South Africa's economic forecasts.

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Dec 2011

South Africans are spending less on food and health care compared to the last two years, said debit and credit card distributor Sureswipe on Friday.

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Special Reports

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it