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The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

Australia has been experiencing unprecedented inflation, which is causing consumers to restrict their discretionary spending. On the supply side, manufacturers are facing increased input costs resulting from commodities, energy, and supply chain…

New Zealand continues to experience sustainably high rates of inflation. The causes of this inflation are multifaceted, including the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's record-low interest rates at the start of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions,…

Australia had a delayed relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, with the Omicron wave of the virus causing certain restrictions to remain in place at the beginning of the year. However, even as mobility restrictions eased, high case numbers and…

The post-pandemic period in New Zealand has witnessed sustainably high rates of inflation. Multiple factors have contributed to this inflationary environment. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's decision to lower interest rates to record lows at the…

Increasing commodity prices, rising supply chain costs, and inflationary conditions have resulted in many manufacturers increasing their unit prices in sugar confectionery. As these products are dependent on many imported ingredients, the category is…

While New Zealand has returned to a sense of normality post-pandemic, the wider effects of it continue to linger in the form of sustainably high rates of inflation. Several factors contribute to these inflationary pressures. The Reserve Bank of New…

Inflationary conditions have resulted in increasing unit prices across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in 2023. This is expected to drive down volume sales for a second year, as consumers tighten their discretionary spending.…

While New Zealand has returned to a sense of normality post-pandemic, the wider effects of it continue to linger in the form of sustainably high rates of inflation. The drivers behind this are multifaceted, with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand…

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…