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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,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

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…

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…

McDonald’s is the leading global foodservice player with a notable presence across regions, thanks to its world-renowned burgers and its quick-serve convenience model. McDonald’s continues to innovate with refreshed outlet designs, new menu…

This briefing examines how the hotels and restaurants industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of hotels and restaurants output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing examines how the commodity market for beef performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis on beef price dynamics, key meat consuming industries, as well as…

The briefing examines how milk performs globally in the largest countries in terms of output. The report also provides data for milk prices and main dairy consumer industries, as well as economic indicators for countries with largest markets for…

This briefing examines how the chicken commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis on chicken price dynamics, key meat-consuming industries, and exports and…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a host of new challenges to the foodservice industry in 2020. More than two years later, new restaurant formats are emerging to address these challenges and create innovative dining concepts for a post-pandemic world.…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has devastated the global foodservice industry in the short term, while radically accelerating existing trends. Surging investment in delivery and online ordering has combined with massive new demand for prepared…

Starbucks is the leading player in specialist coffee and tea shops worldwide, with more than 33,000 outlets in 84 markets. The company has a wide geographic spread, thanks to its network of strategic licensed relationships, which enables it to…

Starbucks is the leading player in specialist coffee and tea shops worldwide, with more than 33,000 outlets in 84 markets. The company has a wide geographic spread, thanks to its network of strategic licensed relationships, which enables it to…

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…

The briefing examines how coffee performs globally in the largest countries in terms of output. The report also provides data for coffee prices and main coffee consumer industries, as well as economic indicators for countries with largest markets for…

Physical spaces are evolving amid the impact of the global pandemic on consumer lifestyles, business models and workplace alongside the influence of digital transformation. They embrace flexibility and functionality to enhance consumer experience and…

Cafés/bars was among the worst-hit consumer foodservice channels when Coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the region in 2020, recording a steep sales decline. With outlet closures, home seclusion and travel restrictions still in place at times in 2021,…

Domino’s Pizza is a global leader in both pizza and technology. It has led in limited-service pizza internationally for some years, and is the seventh largest consumer foodservice company in the world. Domino’s was one of the first adopters of online…