All Shopper trends articles – Page 5
-
NewsWaitrose reports demand for wintry comfort food despite heatwaves
The supermarket suggested customers were experiencing ‘feta fatigue’ as summer salads lost their appeal while the heatwaves continue.
-
Analysis & FeaturesHow to make brands shine on the digital shelf
Simply shrinking pack pictures won’t do when it comes to driving online sales. What works best?
-
WhitepapersHow will smaller appetites shape UK food and drink?
Food and drink is changing fast as more consumers harness GLP-1 drugs to shrink portion sizes – but it’s not the only emerging trend in the market. Download this data-rich report to discover what’s new and next.
-
Analysis & FeaturesHenry Dimbleby on how to grow as appetites shrink
Former health tsar Henry Dimbleby is now ‘completely focused on the commercial’ – and believes brands must prioritise health to survive
-
Analysis & FeaturesShopper spend: why coffee is the new posh meal out
Supermarkets are growing their Share of Stomach as diners eat out less
-
Category ReportHow RTD brands are pushing the boundaries with NPD
Why are more Brits supping RTDs? And what are brands and retailers doing to maintain growth in the coming year?
-
Category ReportHow shoppers are saving time with home baking hacks
Baking is becoming ‘more about creativity and personalisation than skill’. What does this mean for the £1.1bn home baking category?
-
Partner FeaturesUnderstanding the new shopper journey
Shoppers now hit almost 11 touchpoints before checkout. Here’s how grocers can turn that fragmentation into an advantage.
-
Comment & OpinionWant to be customer-driven? Stop relying on data alone
Data can mislead as easily as it informs, real insight comes from watching and listening to consumers as people, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
-
Comment & OpinionHealth, cacao and high-end vits – what the wellness crowd really want
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place wellness festival offered a glimpse into what the wellness crowd want: health, indulgence and sustainable products with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
-
NewsWorld Cup ‘top-up shops’ boost retail sales despite heatwave
Top-up shops and online boosted retail spending during June, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
-
Comment & OpinionInstagram hype won't save a product that tastes bad
Food has become a status symbol, but hype without substance won’t earn a second purchase, says Anastasia Katie Terzeon, managing partner at St Luke’s
-
Feature SynopsisFocus On Hot Drinks & Cold Brew: 29 August
Historically, java junkies looked down their noses at instant coffee drinkers – but the sector is getting a glow-up
-
NewsAsda gives loyalty shoppers fuel discounts in latest Rewards enhancement
This is the latest in a new ‘summer programme’ of loyalty enhancements rolled out by Asda as it looks to make its much-maligned Rewards loyalty programme more competitive
-
Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Household, Hygiene & Personal Care
Cleanliness in the home and personal care have become increasingly linked to overall wellbeing, with shoppers seeking out products that offer pleasant fragrance, natural ingredients and sustainable packaging, alongside the key attribute of performance.
-
Partner FeaturesHow an fmcg giant gained 40% growth through e-commerce
What happens when a well-established fmcg company harnesses cutting-edge e-commerce? Find out how the right strategy, including practical tools and targeted promos, can spark double-digit growth.
-
NewsM&S tops food retail customer satisfaction index
Banks & building societies overtook the retail sector for the first time in the survey’s history
-
Analysis & Features10 charts explaining Brits’ plans for Christmas snacks
We’ve been talking turkey with a panel of 1,000 shoppers to find out how Brits’ eating habits change at Christmas
-
Category ReportConfectionery trends 2026: Why sweets are getting a better-for-you rebrand
How are confectioners responding to HFSS rules? And which trends are driving change in sweets?
-
NewsConvenience sales hit record highs in May and June heatwaves
The sector’s sales were boosted by £30m in May, with June’s hot weather fuelling a further spike, according to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis