The South African beauty and personal care market is valued at about R70 billion, with the fragrance, skincare and cosmetics categories expected to grow about 10% in 2023. This growth will be driven by a strong recovery in cosmetics (24% year-on-year) as consumers continue to go back to work and look for less expensive ways to treat themselves when times are tough.

International Hamburger Day may have gone unnoticed for many as it fell on the eve of our national elections, but the day did prompt Eighty20, South Africa’s leading consumer insights and data science firm, to unpack some interesting insights into the country's fast food dining habits.

International Coffee Day takes place on October 1st, an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage worldwide. With key data leaning toward the reliance of the beverage to kick-start and carry the masses through the day.

Leading up to the holiday season, South Africans are preparing to ditch the work shackles and enjoy a well deserved break. For some, this will include travel, entertaining, and purchasing of gifts.