Listen! Consumer trends amid economic challenges

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South African shoppers have had a tough time, hit by high interest rates and elevated inflation, which in turn has weighed on their spending power. Business Day TV unpacked the state of the snacking industry as consumers deal with shrinking disposable incomes, with the Senior Director of Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa at Mondelez, Arpan Sur.

27 Sep 1PM English South Africa Business · Business News

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