#Inflation
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U.S. economy 2025: Inflation's lasting impact on consumer spending
Despite cooling inflation and steady job growth, U.S. households remain under strain. Rwazi Insights shows real wages have slipped 0.7% since 2021, leaving families with less purchasing power.
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEO
Fast food inflation is eating away at its value promise
Over the past decade, fast food has quietly undergone a transformation, one that's catching both consumers and competitors off guard. Once heralded as the go-to option for affordable dining, fast food chains have steadily hiked their prices at a rate that now significantly outpaces broader food-away-from-home inflation. Between 2014
Panic buying rises amid economic uncertainty
Last month, U.S. retail sales rose by 1.4 percent, with a 4.2 percent increase year-over-year. At first glance, these numbers might signal strong consumer confidence. But a closer look reveals a more urgent and complex story, one driven by anxiety rather than optimism. Consumers are not spending
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEO
Retailers double down on private brands to combat inflationary pressures
Retailers are expanding private label offerings as inflation reshapes consumer spending. Nearly 60% of retailers are enhancing private label products, transforming budget options into strategic business initiatives that build loyalty and margin.
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEO
The consumer spending slowdown: what it means for businesses and CEOs
A shift is happening in consumer behavior. Apparel spending is down 12% year-over-year, luxury in-store purchases dropped 9.3%, and grocery shopping patterns are shifting toward cheaper proteins. Shoppers are tightening wallets and prioritizing value.
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEO
Thriving in inflation: value-driven strategies for FMCG success
The FMCG industry sits at a crossroads in today's economic climate. Inflation, persistent and global, is wreaking havoc on consumers and producers, demanding innovative solutions to keep value, volume, and margin intact.
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEO
2023 Consumer Trends in Emerging Markets
Inflation reshaped consumer behaviour across Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and ASEAN-6 in 2023. Currency pressure, supply chain disruption, and shifting purchase preferences redefined emerging-market trends.
Joseph RutakangwaCo-founder & CEOSee Rwazi working on your category.
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