Retail in South Africa

Retail saw current value growth in South Africa in 2024. The retail landscape remains challenging due to South African households struggling with a rising cost of living, persistently high unemployment rates, and currency depreciation. These conditions were worsened by a prolonged 15-year high interest rate, making it increasingly difficult for many middle-income families to repay asset-backed debts, such as mortgages, due to shrinking disposable incomes.

The Retail in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.