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April 4, 2022
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Overview
The report titled "Top Trends from the Holiday Shopping Tracker that Will Help Brands in 2021" provides insights into consumer behavior during the holiday season in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. The data is derived from the KASI Insight Consumer Intelligence 2020 Holiday Shopping Survey, conducted through Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI) from November 12 to 19, 2020, with a sample size of 1,303 respondents aged 18 and above.
Key Takeaways
Changing Shopping Landscape:* 83% of respondents anticipate differences in their holiday shopping compared to previous years, with a notable shift in shopping behavior.
Primary Concerns: The ongoing pandemic has elevated personal health and safety as the foremost concern for shoppers. Brands are urged to enhance and promote their online platforms, emphasizing click-and-collect options.
Price Sensitivity: Financial uncertainties have rendered customers more price-sensitive. Brands are advised to develop competitive pricing strategies, discounts, and offers to attract and retain customers.
Focus on Essentials: Customers are prioritizing essentials and necessities, such as food and health products. Brands are recommended to align their strategies with meeting these basic customer needs.
Media Channel Preferences: Brands are encouraged to adopt a multi-channel approach, incorporating both traditional and digital media. Social media engagement is crucial for reaching new audiences, while traditional media helps retain existing ones.
Quality Matters: Due to budget constraints, customers are less inclined to experiment. Quality and price are pivotal considerations, indicating a demand for value-driven products.
Methodology
The data in this report is sourced from the KASI Insight Consumer Intelligence 2020 Holiday Shopping Survey. The survey employed a CAPI methodology, targeting 1,303 respondents aged 18 and above across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. Fieldwork took place from November 12 to 19, 2020, and the interviews were conducted online. The data was weighted to approximate adult populations based on various demographic factors such as age, gender, race, educational attainment, region, gender by age, and race by educational attainment. The margin of error for top-line results is +/-1 percentage point.
The report concludes that brands aiming to succeed during the holiday season in 2021 need to adapt to the changing landscape by prioritizing online platforms, offering competitive pricing, focusing on essential needs, and strategically using a mix of traditional and digital media channels. Understanding the shift in consumer behavior, particularly regarding health concerns and financial constraints, is crucial for brands seeking to navigate and thrive in the evolving market.
