South African retailers are navigating one of the most challenging commercial environments in recent years. While inflation has moderated, consumers remain highly value-conscious, volume growth across many retail categories has remained subdued, and competition for shopper spend continues to intensify. As a result, commercial leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver profitable growth - not simply through price increases, but by strengthening customer value propositions, improving commercial execution and unlocking new sources of demand.
Against this backdrop, Simon-Kucher is bringing together global retail experts and senior South African retail leaders for an exclusive executive forum exploring the commercial strategies shaping the future of retail.
The webinar will combine international perspectives with local market insights to examine how retailers are responding to evolving consumer behaviour, accelerating digital transformation and increasingly data-driven decision making. Through expert perspectives and practical discussion, participants will gain insights into the opportunities and capabilities that will define the next phase of retail growth in South Africa.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
- Global retail trends and the commercial strategies leading retailers are using to accelerate growth and improve profitability
- Perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of South African retail
- Driving profitable growth in a market characterised by cautious consumers, muted volume growth and increasing competitive pressure
- Pricing, promotions and customer value strategies that balance affordability with sustainable margin performance
- Digital transformation, AI and advanced analytics, and how retailers are using data to improve commercial decision making and customer experience
Who should attend?
This invitation only webinar is designed for senior executives responsible for shaping commercial strategy and driving growth within South African retail organisations. The webinar is intended for executives seeking practical insights, global perspectives and best practices to strengthen their organisations' commercial capabilities and position them for sustainable, profitable growth.
