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Petrol price (Gauteng) = 14.59/litre  Petrol price (Coastal) = 13.89/litre  CPI November '20 = 3.2% y-o-y  PPI manufacturing November '20 = 3%  GDP growth Q3 = -6.1% y-o-y  Prime interest rate = 7%  Unemployment rate Q3 = 30.8%  Retail sales October '20 = -1.8% y-o-y  Manufacturing output September '20 = -2.6% y-o-y 
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BER Retail Survey (Archive)

A brisk quarterly report on the results, as well as implications, of the latest BER survey in the trade sectors. Released in advance of official indicators of activity, it provides reliable and up-to-date information on current trends and a valuable perspective on the outlook for the sector.

The BER’s Trade Survey covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.

A distinction is drawn between retailers in the durable, semi-durable and non-durable goods sectors. We distinguish between wholesalers in the consumer and non-consumer goods market. Motor trade results are separated between new and used vehicles.

Regional perspectives are provided for three main provinces (Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng).

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Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q4

Last updated: Dec 3 2020 7:53AM

The overall BER Trade survey results were quite positive in the fourth quarter. Major improvements can be seen across all trade categories, with retailer, wholesaler and new vehicle dealer confidence all increasing remarkably on the back of improved operating read more
The overall BER Trade survey results were quite positive in the fourth quarter. Major improvements can be seen across all trade categories, with retailer, wholesaler and new vehicle dealer confidence all increasing remarkably on the back of improved operating conditions, a noteworthy uptick in sales volumes and an overall improvement in profitability. But, despite massive gains in sentiment, questions remain about whether the sector can sustain this momentum amid the significant headwinds that lie ahead.


Retail Survey, 2020Q4 (Download sample)

Last updated: Dec 3 2020 7:52AM

The overall BER Trade survey results were quite positive in the fourth quarter. Major improvements can be seen across all trade categories, with retailer, wholesaler and new vehicle dealer confidence all increasing remarkably on the back of improved operating read more
The overall BER Trade survey results were quite positive in the fourth quarter. Major improvements can be seen across all trade categories, with retailer, wholesaler and new vehicle dealer confidence all increasing remarkably on the back of improved operating conditions, a noteworthy uptick in sales volumes and an overall improvement in profitability. But, despite massive gains in sentiment, questions remain about whether the sector can sustain this momentum amid the significant headwinds that lie ahead. The Trade Survey report covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q3

Last updated: Sep 21 2020 8:21AM

The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak read more
The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak macroeconomic environment. The Trade Survey report covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.


Retail Survey, 2020Q3 (Download sample)

Last updated: Sep 21 2020 8:20AM

The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak read more
The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions narrative continued to find expression in the third quarter of 2020. While retail, wholesale and motor dealer confidence edged up in Q3, trading conditions remain tough for the sector given weak sales volumes and a bleak macroeconomic environment. The Trade Survey report covers the retail, wholesale and motor trade sectors. Apart from business confidence, the survey data highlights current trends in business conditions, sales volumes and selling prices.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q2

Last updated: Jun 23 2020 8:15AM

The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable read more
The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable and durable goods fell off the cliff. The sales volumes of wholesale sales contracted at record-high rates. Motor trade came to a complete halt.


Retail Survey, 2020Q2 (Download sample)

Last updated: Jun 23 2020 8:14AM

The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable read more
The economic shutdown to contain COVID-19 dominated the second quarter of 2020. Only retailers and wholesalers of non-durable goods could trade on condition that they adhered to strict hygiene measures. Non-durable goods retail barely got by, but semi-durable and durable goods fell off the cliff. The sales volumes of wholesale sales contracted at record-high rates. Motor trade came to a complete halt.


Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2020Q1

Last updated: Mar 16 2020 10:56AM

According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take read more
According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take strain in 20Q1. Difficult times persisted in the motor trade.


Retail Survey, 2020Q1 (Download sample)

Last updated: Mar 16 2020 10:55AM

According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take read more
According to the 2020Q1 BER Retail Survey, retailers’ performance worsened further. The volume of retail sales weakened once more in 20Q1. The dismal volume growth could be attributed to households’ dire financial situation. Wholesalers continued to take strain in 20Q1. Difficult times persisted in the motor trade.


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