Market research on the consumer foodservice industry. Standardise...
Market research on the consumer foodservice industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
The foodservice industry has navigated substantial challenges recently, encompassing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and disruptions in the supply chain. Driven by global inflation, the industry aims to restore value…
The small appliances market was less impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic compared to major appliances. It registered a decrease of 1.9% compared to 6.5% for the latter. A major driver was consumers buying small appliances to help with daily…
The briefing includes the comparative visual overview of Voice of the Industry: COVID-19 Surveys conducted in April, July, and October. This report captures a quarterly comparative analysis of the Coronavirus impact taken by businesses globally…
Food delivery has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, forcing restaurant operators to innovate and rethink sales through this channel. In the new era of delivery, concepts such as ghost kitchens and virtual brands have emerged to optimise…
A venerable part of the retail landscape, vending machines have seen a surge in innovation in recent years, adding smartphone ordering and a range of made-to-order, prepared food and drink options. Going forward, the line between “advanced vending…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) lending has rapidly become one of the more popular lending formats in recent years. Instalment billing is growing, with a variety of formats, players and industries. Payments players have been quick to jump on the bandwagon,…
The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q2 2022 shows a mixed picture for global travel and tourism. On the one hand, there is immense consumer demand as more travel restrictions ease, so much so that supply cannot match it due to challenges such as…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
In a time of uncertainty, brands must ensure that the value proposition provided by their loyalty schemes is firmly aligned with customer needs, priorities and expectations, continuously refined and adapted to withstand disruption and changing market…
As the COVID-19 pandemic drives seismic shifts across consumer markets, the key question facing business strategists is which of these changes are more reactionary in nature versus signalling the start of a long-term behavioural shift. This briefing…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has led to a major structural change towards a complete digitalisation of operational structures of lifestyle brands, which in turn has reset the importance of customer experiences, building trust and strong…
Hospitality companies have experimented with many new types of loyalty schemes since the pandemic began. In the Americas, subscriptions have become an especially popular option. Subscriptions is a fast-growing segment for hospitality loyalty, with…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer’s everyday lives were profoundly disrupted. Many consumers spent more of their time at home, and with foodservice largely restricted, most food spending funnelled into grocery retail. New routines emerged and…
The plant-based trend continues to evolve, moving beyond the obvious manifestations in food to products across apparel, consumer health, beauty and personal care, drinks and even home care. This report examines its spread and what consumers are…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
Celebrations are moving away from foodservice and festivals and back into homes. This creates opportunities for experiential foods in retail. Consumers have more time than before the pandemic, and many have started cooking, creating opportunities in…
The importance of customer loyalty has grown in a time of disruption and rising uncertainty. A central place is taken by consumer-centric strategies, retention efforts and the need to provide added value to loyalty scheme members. One-size-fits all…