Youthphoria: Today’s youth do not look at the workspace the same way it was viewed a decade ago. No longer is work about gaining experience as way to further ones career where it was about the more experience one had, the better positions one acquires in the company. The new digital age has changed all...Continue Reading
A man is not an island – our South African traditional cultures have taught us this sentiment from the stages of infancy, Ubuntu – the spirit of togetherness. The opinions of those we hold dear to our hearts and the community at large matter. We live in a zeitgeist that vehemently vouches for the “bazo...Continue Reading
Stokvel as we define it is a the effort by a group of people who collectively save money, in a form of monthly contributions. This is mainly for various reasons and goals. However the one prominent stokvel effort at this time of the year is the bulk buying of groceries where members buy groceries in...Continue Reading
Environmental sustainability has always had a place in the mind of the consumer. It is becoming a more pertinent trend year-on-year and now it seems that it may have reached the tipping-point. To elaborate on this notion, it has always been acknowledged that environmentally-sustainable behaviour has always been important. However, now it has genuine claims...Continue Reading
The traditional ‘9-to-5’ jobs are declining in popularity. The reason for this is millennial’s are seeking a certain degree of flexibility and control. As such, there is a focus to seek out ways in which one can exercise their entrepreneurial interests. What is supplementing this? In addition to this, there is a great sense of...Continue Reading
When you think of the 90s you think of arcade games. Arcade games that were fun, bold, colourful and bright. Making audacious sounds and glowing with lights. The 90s were undeniably a fun time. The closing of a century and the celebration of the beginning of a new one. It was a time of alternative...Continue Reading
Fashion items in South Africa are increasingly being sold in social settings. Not because that is where the most money is made but because, it is the ideal environment in which to showcase a brand and make a connection. Social experiences bring people together. Market culture is favorable because people have the versatility to shop,...Continue Reading
The year is finally coming to the end and no one is more eager than our local Stokvel members for these final weeks of the year. This is because the end of the year means it is that time when Stokvels share the contributions that has been collected throughout the year, as a bulk...Continue Reading
The latest surge of co-ordinated items make it effortless for consumers to dress up for a day or night out. Matching tops and bottoms have not only been seen at several fashion retailers but also by fashion start-ups and on people that take particular pride in getting dressed up and looking stylish. Having looks...Continue Reading
Free monthly trend report download: The August/September edition. TrendER Insights keeps you updated with the latest monthly consumer trends and insights. At the end of each month, our trend analysts compile a highlight of trends uncovered in that month. This ensures that you keep abreast of what is current in the consumer’s world as it...Continue Reading
