Founded in 2002 by Stephen Walters and Sybrand Strauss; Fernridge Solutions Pty Ltd is a research consulting firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa.From the start, our focus has been on the African continent, and our services include demographic studies, retail consulting, retail expenditure potential estimates, site evaluation, gap analyses etc. Over the past 12 years the organisation has grown substantially and is well positioned for further growth through innovation and partnerships .Our practical angle on analysis is backed by exclusive data and high-end technology. We deliver a unique service to our clients through understanding their business, marketplace and customer needs. Fernridge is a subsidiary of Capital Eye Investments(formerly The UCS Group Ltd). In 2015 Fernridge established a partnership with the Ebeltoft Group, a leading global retail firm. Bringing together insight from local retail markets around the globe, Ebeltoft Group conducts global research and trend studies that provide our retail experts with the latest insight and developments. This partnership will allow Fernridge Solutions expand its reach to international status.