All Trends articles – Page 55
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Analysis & Features
Death of the supermarket?
Hardly. New direct to consumer platform INS undoubtedly grabbed headlines though. So can it succeed where others failed?
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Comment & Opinion
The four next big disruptors in global fmcg
Staples companies are grappling with a bewildering increase in complexity
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Analysis & Features
Pampered pets! Are Britain's dogs and cats winning their place at the human dinner table?
We can reveal that Brits are twice as likely to cut back on their own food expenditure than go scrimping on their pets’ dinners. What’s going on?
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News
Major out-of-home providers to work with mults on data black hole
In a potentially big breakthrough, OOH companies are backing an IGD research project to provide data on eating habits
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Comment & Opinion
Grocery turns its sights on out-of-home eating in obesity war
Obesity is no different to food waste. If you can’t measure it, you can’t do anything about it, which is why the IGD’s full report on eating out due in January 2018 will be eagerly awaited
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News
Third of consumers 'concerned about health in out-of-home'
New IGD research provides insight into how out-of-home compares with retail in terms of health considerations
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Comment & Opinion
Christmas is a big opportunity for the middle market
With footfall on the high street reported to have declined, retailers are under pressure
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News
Lack of regular customers holding back online growth
As many as 46% have tried online food shopping at least once, but only 15% use the service frequently, YouGov poll finds
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Comment & Opinion
Invest in authenticity to thrive
When Donald Trump glided to victory last year, he did so on a platform of authenticity…
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News
Thorntons opens Derby concept store with café and chocolatier
The move is part of Ferrero’s multimillion investment in the Thorntons brand that began last year
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Analysis & Features
Vegan nation: the rise of veganism
We all know vegan food is healthy – but now it’s indulgent and fashionable too, and mainstream retail is getting involved
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Comment & Opinion
With the vegan army on the march, we’re all flexitarians now
With restaurants and shops springing up across the UK catering exclusively for vegan palates, it is safe to conclude that this trend is here to stay
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Comment & Opinion
Scottish must work together on obesity
Last week the Scottish government published its bold Diet and Obesity Strategy Consultation…
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Analysis & Features
Waitrose Food & Drink Report: seven trends of 2017
This time last year, Hawaiian poke was just poking its head into public consciousness
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Analysis & Features
9 grocery products we wish existed
In recent months we’ve been asking branding agencies to come up with hypothetical solutions to real problems
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Comment & Opinion
Attract younger shoppers with purpose
Are we at the thin end of a sober wedge? A 2017 study found that 75% of 21 to 35-year-olds limit their alcohol on nights out
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News
Waze signs up supermarkets and coffee chains to in-app ads
The Google-backed sat nav app has 1.8 million active users in the UK
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Comment & Opinion
Image-conscious men are hunting out personal care brands they can show off
Male consumers are increasingly searching for personal care products that portray an image they can identify with
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Category Report
Beauty redefined: toiletries & personal care report 2017
First the trend for beards blunted razor sales. Now, more and more women are going ‘au naturel’. How is all this affecting sales?
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News
DRS problems could be solved by supermarket geniuses, say MPs
Environment Audit Committee warned of new legislation to combat the 700,000 plastic bottles that litter UK streets daily