Frontline Research Group

Frontline Research Group Frontline Research Group is a full-service research facility, which focuses on the emerging markets trade. It is our continent and our home.

Whether you are looking to enter a new market, or want to track your position in an established market, speak to us about your specific needs. Having worked on this dynamic continent since 1996, we have accumulated a vast amount of experience and more importantly, we have an understanding of the nuances of African culture, trade and business. We have some of the largest global businesses, and hous

ehold names, as our clients and we have conducted research and provided solutions for them in both the modern and the informal market sectors. Our particular expertise lies in trade research, with an emphasis on emerging markets and bottom end trade, however we are able to offer a wide range of research solutions. Coupled with our GIS capabilities, Frontline Market Research is your strategic partner in Africa. We provide the right research support and insights that can be actioned both tactically and strategically. We have walked the streets, driven the roads and hiked the bush to conduct market research in 28 countries in Africa, and are constantly expanding our footprint. Frontline Market Research is both ESOMAR and SAMRA accredited. For further enquiries please contact Vaughan on +27 86 999 0407 I [email protected]

Frontline Market Research - we know Africa!

If you’re looking for historical data or the current reality of retail outlets, our extensive datasets of geolocated ret...
19/06/2026

If you’re looking for historical data or the current reality of retail outlets, our extensive datasets of geolocated retail outlets across Africa. This information provides valuable insights into the retail landscape, including the number of stores, types of products offered, and customer demographics.

To access our Retail Census data across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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For many beverage companies, visibility into product performance becomes increasingly limited once products leave the wh...
18/06/2026

For many beverage companies, visibility into product performance becomes increasingly limited once products leave the wholesaler. While sophisticated systems often track inventory through manufacturing and distribution channels, the trail frequently goes cold when products reach traditional trade outlets.

In traditional trade, which includes spaza shops, taverns, kiosks, dukas, independent retailers and informal outlets, record keeping is often minimal or non-existent. Yet these outlets represent a significant share of beverage sales across many African markets.
Without accurate and timely data, beverage companies are effectively operating blind. Click here to read the full article: https://frontlineresearchgroup.com/we-help-beverage-companies-understand-whats-happening-to-their-brand-in-the-traditional-trade/

The insights gained from our Ex*****on Audits help our customers identify gaps, enhance operational efficiencies, improv...
17/06/2026

The insights gained from our Ex*****on Audits help our customers identify gaps, enhance operational efficiencies, improve customer experiences, and boost overall sales performance.

Join our syndicated Ex*****on Audits across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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Our Retail Tracking helps our clients assess their progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and make informed d...
16/06/2026

Our Retail Tracking helps our clients assess their progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and make informed decisions to stay competitive in the market.

Join our syndicated Retail Tracking projects across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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We have been conducting Retail Census in Africa for 30 years.  Our ongoing research projects and our mass of historic da...
15/06/2026

We have been conducting Retail Census in Africa for 30 years. Our ongoing research projects and our mass of historic data have helped some of the biggest global and regional companies enter new markets and expand their distribution and sales in existing regions of operation.

Join our syndicated Retail Census projects across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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Reducing OOS is about fixing the route-to-market design (70%) and store ex*****on (30%). Increase call frequency where i...
12/06/2026

Reducing OOS is about fixing the route-to-market design (70%) and store ex*****on (30%). Increase call frequency where it matters, strengthen distributor discipline, classify stores by potential and employ smarter assortment.

With decades of experience, Frontline Research Group delivers the data clarity and precision you need to win in this high-stakes region.

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For 30 years, Frontline Research Group (FRG) has been helping some of the world's leading beverage companies understand ...
11/06/2026

For 30 years, Frontline Research Group (FRG) has been helping some of the world's leading beverage companies understand Africa's diverse and dynamic retail landscape. What began as a small operation driven by passion, determination, and an unwavering belief in Africa's potential has evolved into one of the continent's most respected market research and retail intelligence businesses.

Like many successful companies, FRG's story began in humble surroundings. Operating from a garage, the company's founders recognised a significant gap in reliable market intelligence across Africa's developing economies. Armed with a deep understanding of the continent, a commitment to quality research, and a team that genuinely loved Africa and appreciated its unique nuances, FRG set out to provide clients with the insights they needed to make informed business decisions.

Three decades later, that vision has grown exponentially.

Today, FRG has geolocated millions of retail outlets across Africa, creating one of the most comprehensive retail databases on the continent. This extensive network provides unparalleled visibility into both modern and traditional trade channels, enabling clients to understand exactly where products are sold, how markets are evolving, and where growth opportunities exist.

The company's expertise is particularly evident within the beverage industry, where FRG manages numerous ongoing retail tracking projects covering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage categories. Click here to read the full article: https://frontlineresearchgroup.com/three-decades-of-beverage-market-intelligence-across-africa/

According to the International Telecommunication Union, internet traffic has more than doubled since 2020 as streaming, ...
10/06/2026

According to the International Telecommunication Union, internet traffic has more than doubled since 2020 as streaming, cloud services and connectivity surge worldwide. Interestingly, bots now generate over half of all web traffic, with malicious activity rapidly catching up.

As data volumes skyrocket, the internet is becoming both more important and more automated, raising the stakes for infrastructure and cybersecurity. Developing economies, who often rely heavily on mobile phone based banking and transactions, need to up their security to match developed economy threats.

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Our Retail Tracking helps our clients to understand various aspects of product flow, including out of stocks, portfolio ...
09/06/2026

Our Retail Tracking helps our clients to understand various aspects of product flow, including out of stocks, portfolio mix assessment, price, availability, levels of distribution and overall sales performance within various segments of the trade on a continuous basis so that trends can be tracked and analysed.

Join our syndicated Retail Tracking projects across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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Our clients can use our geospatial data and market expertise to identify white spaces and optimal locations for expanded...
08/06/2026

Our clients can use our geospatial data and market expertise to identify white spaces and optimal locations for expanded distribution opportunities . By analyzing various layers of market data we can help you identify key hot spots that maximize your efforts to get your return on investment.

Join our syndicated Retail Census projects across Africa. Contact Art on [email protected]

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