The lives of consumers are becoming more and more complex as a result of factors such as challenging work hours and faster passed lifestyles. Because of this, consumers are continuously looking for convenient solutions which will help them to make their hectic lives more simple. When it comes to FMCG, convenience is about more than […]
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Expenditure in Irish households has seen it’s quickest growth in 2 years as a result of the June heatwave. Visa’s Irish Consumer Spending Index found that in June, consumer spending increased by 5.5% year on year. Spending in June was also almost 4% higher than spending in May. This has been the fastest increase in
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The food industry continues to grow, and so there are many opportunities within the industry. Where does it stand however, on gender equality? A paper by McKinsey examined closely the employee experiences as well as the policies the food industry has put in place to promote diversity.
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“Brands across all sectors are finding the Irish retail landscape more challenging. Traditional retailers have responded to a more competitive marketplace by expanding and improving their own-label lines – and brands and manufacturers are feeling the impact” – David Berry, Director of Kantar Worldpanel Ireland
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No matter what is happening in the economy one thing is certain, people need to eat! Have you ever thought of joining the food industry? Read on to find out why you should!
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As a result of the recession, consumer behaviours have changes and have led to a more value-conscious consumer. This means that retailers will need work even harder to attract consumers. A survey carried out by PWC reveals that even though the economy has continued to pick up less than a third of consumers surveyed said
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A survey of 23,000 European shoppers in four countries, carried out by McKinsey, reveals grocers can boost sales by up to 10% in fresh fruit and vegetable departments. According to the survey, European consumers are inclined to judge the quality of the fresh-produce of a particular retailer, based on the qualities of their bananas and
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