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Petrol price (Gauteng) = 17.08/litre  Petrol price (Coastal) = 16.49/litre  CPI August '18 = 4.9% y-o-y  PPI manufacturing August '18 = 6.3%  GDP growth Q2 = 0.5% y-o-y  Prime interest rate = 10%  Unemployment rate Q2 = 27.2%  Retail sales July '18 = 1.3% y-o-y  Manufacturing output July '18 = 2.9% y-o-y 
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BER Retail Survey

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 and expected trends in business conditions, sales and order volumes, purchasing and selling prices, profitability, employment and stock levels.

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 the four main provinces (Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng).

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Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Download sample)

Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:19AM

According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the read more
According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 3 (Text Only) (Download sample)

Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:20AM

The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 read more
The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 3

Last updated: Sep 21 2018 11:20AM

According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the read more
According to the 2018Q3 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers remained unchanged during 2018Q3 following the dip recorded in the second quarter. While survey participants are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve in 2018Q4, the numerous headwinds facing the consumer will limit any upside. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018H2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 2 (Download sample)

Last updated: Jun 22 2018 5:06PM

According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the read more
According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018Q2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 2 (Text Only) (Download sample)

Last updated: Jun 22 2018 5:07PM

The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering read more
The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018Q2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 2

Last updated: Jun 22 2018 5:08PM

According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the read more
According to the 2018Q2 BER Retail Survey, business confidence among retailers fell back after recovering handsomely in 2018Q1. Current activity levels remain subdued, while survey participants have downgraded their outlook after the actual performance of the sector missed earlier expectations. In all, the results suggest that the trade sector remains under strain and could provide less of a boost to overall economic growth in 2018Q2 than previously thought.

Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 1 (Download sample)

Last updated: Mar 23 2018 12:50PM

The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 after falling back in 2017Q4. While current activity levels remain relatively subdued, survey participants across the entire trade sector are read more
The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 after falling back in 2017Q4. While current activity levels remain relatively subdued, survey participants across the entire trade sector are optimistic that conditions might improve meaningfully going forward.

Retail Survey, 2018 - Quarter 1 (Text Only) (Download sample)

Last updated: Mar 23 2018 12:50PM

The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 read more
The Retail Survey (Text Only) document is a shorter version of the Retail Survey report and does not contain actual or historical survey data. The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 after falling back in 2017Q4. While current activity levels remain relatively subdued, survey participants across the entire trade sector are optimistic that conditions might improve meaningfully going forward.

Retail Survey (Executive Summary), 2018 - Quarter 1

Last updated: Mar 23 2018 12:51PM

The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 after falling back in 2017Q4. While current activity levels remain relatively subdued, survey participants across the entire trade sector are read more
The 2018Q1 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers recovered handsomely in early-2018 after falling back in 2017Q4. While current activity levels remain relatively subdued, survey participants across the entire trade sector are optimistic that conditions might improve meaningfully going forward.

Retail Survey, 2017 - Quarter 4 (Download sample)

Last updated: Dec 5 2017 11:31AM

The 2017Q4 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers deteriorated on the back of weak underlying demand and reduced profitability. In all, low levels of consumer confidence, subdued growth in consumers’ real disposable income and read more
The 2017Q4 BER Retail Survey indicates that business confidence among retailers deteriorated on the back of weak underlying demand and reduced profitability. In all, low levels of consumer confidence, subdued growth in consumers’ real disposable income and the increased pace of fiscal consolidation should keep a lid on retail sales growth, and overall consumer spending, over coming quarters.

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