Agility, interconnected data and actionable research insights are the standards for effective marketing research. Done correctly, this guarantees clients a tactical competitive advantage over competitors. As such, this approach has become a hallmark of BMi Research. 24 May 2022Read more
The last two years have been particularly challenging for the South African economy. Lockdowns imposed to limit and alleviate pressure on healthcare facilities and healthcare workers had the unintended consequence of causing economic turmoil. 30 Mar 2022Read more
Despite the fact that many retail categories saw large sales decline during the Covid-19 pandemic, one category to buck this trend was the pet food and pet care categories which saw only a small decline in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, reveals a recently released BMi Research report. 8 Feb 2022Read more
The national lockdown enforced in South Africa as part of the country's efforts to manage the Covid-19 pandemic delivered a severe blow to the alcoholic sector in 2020, sending production volumes into a negative spiral and entirely debilitating certain sections of the market. 15 Dec 2021Read more
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 had a negative impact on overall beverage sales in South Africa as reduced household income saw consumers more focused on buying essential food items than beverages. 8 Dec 2021Read more