SACSC Congress 2025

Coresight Research is looking forward to SACSC Congress 2025, hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres, taking place August 5–7, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. The annual event gathers senior decision-makers across retail, real estate and consumer goods to discuss the forces transforming the global retail landscape.

Maxwell Kahn, President of Coresight Research, will deliver a keynote session, “Disrupting Retail: Lessons from Shein and Temu on Redefining Consumer Engagement and Supply Chain Innovation” on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:55 a.m. SAST.

This session will examine the rapid ascent of ultra-fast fashion platforms—and the business models powering them. Kahn will share Coresight Research’s strategic analysis of how companies like Shein and Temu have leveraged agile supply chains, digital-native marketing and real-time customer data to scale globally. The keynote will explore implications for established retailers and brands, with insights on how to adapt in an era defined by speed, personalization and AI (artificial intelligence)-led operations.

Attendees will gain practical takeaways on supply chain transformation, omnichannel growth and technology adoption—along with a deeper understanding of how African markets can engage with these global shifts. The session will help set the agenda for high-level conversations around innovation, investment and growth strategies across the retail value chain.

Relevant research:

• What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Premium Subscriber Call, February 2025
• Retail 2025: 10 AI Trends—An Inflection Point in the GenAI Revolution
• US and China E-Commerce—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Online Sales To Maintain Strong Growth Momentum
• More research on e-commerce and the supply chain
• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.