04 June, 2019
A singular and shared understanding of today’s consumers needs to be at the centre of business building strategies and supporting marketing campaigns. Consumers today, as always, are motivated by better shopping experiences and more relevant marketing communications – brand an...
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03 June, 2019
Market research company IRI announced a significant expansion to its partnership with Priceline on Monday morning which will help the pharmacy deliver an improved range for customers.
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01 June, 2019
Last year's flu season in Australia was notable for very low levels of flu activity compared with recent years, although there was some geographic variation. Similar to national trends, all states and territories apart from Western Australia experienced these lower flu levels ...
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30 May, 2019
Information Resources, Inc. (Chicago, IL) gained its first clients in 1979 and its output over succeeding decades was marked by unmatched invention.
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29 May, 2019
The Drinks Association is thrilled to announce that IRI will sponsor the Most Distinctive Brand category at the 2019 Australian Drinks Awards.
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22 May, 2019
Australia’s retail sector is facing a number of challenges, driven by advances in technology which have led to an explosion of consumer touchpoints in the market space, according to IRI.
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21 May, 2019
Mr Leathwood says evolving technology presents great challenges to the FMCG sector, but opportunities too. “Consumers across the world today are inundated by choice and have easy access to a wealth of information,” he said. “Australian supermarkets must invest…
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16 May, 2019
Cider Australia has released the details of its final program for its annual conference, AusCider 2019, which is taking place in Hobart next month, opening on 2 June.
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14 May, 2019
Once upon a time, a trip to the supermarket left nothing behind other than the enjoyable experience of chatting with the shopkeeper and a few spaces on the shelf. These days, customers are regularly leaving behind a trail of detailed information...
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10 May, 2019
ABInBev last week released its first quarter 2019 results showing revenue declines for its Australian operations.
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01 May, 2019
This month’s IRI Insights take a slightly different look at the market, detailing how the total off-premise market has performed over the last 12 months to March (03/03/19).
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01 May, 2019
Health and wellness has changed over the years into a more holistic approach that encompasses one’s mind, body and emotion. We are adopting a 360° self-care approach that goes beyond simply treating illness and disease. We engage in much more proactive management and active co...
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29 April, 2019
Up until recently, when retailers expanded their store network, it was vital that no matter where in the world customers shopped, they could expect the same kind of experience inherent to the brand. But now…
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28 April, 2019
Hair salons are getting the snip as households make cutbacks to stretch their dollars further. Almost three in five consumers have confesses to going to hairdressers less often to save money, according to new research…
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26 April, 2019
Hair salons are getting the snip as households make cutbacks to stretch their dollars further. Almost three in five consumers have confessed to going to hairdressers less often to save money, according to new research…
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25 April, 2019
Known as the Internet of Things (IoT), people are consuming information from more connected devices and as a result, marketing practices are rapidly changing. Retailers need to learn how to speak to customers through more channels than before…
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01 April, 2019
We spend on average 32 minutes
cooking a main meal during the work
week. Therefore, it is no surprise we
are always on the lookout for shortcuts
when it comes to purchasing,
preparing, cooking and cleaning-up
after our meals. In fact, 42 percent of
18 to 44 year olds re...
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01 March, 2019
The rapid escalation of healthcare costs has played a major role in inspiring a strong commitment to self-care in the US. Consumers' intentional behaviours and purchasing trends have fuelled changes across fast-moving consumer goods…
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28 February, 2019
2018 was a year of innovation that appealed to multi-faceted needs in New Zealand. IRI explores the concept of ‘wellness’ as New Zealanders make trade-offs…
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01 February, 2019
The increased demand for plant-based diets has resulted in a diverse range of product innovation which targets vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian consumers now available in the supermarket environment. The trend represents a growing opportunity…
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