21 June, 2019
Clean eating is sweeping the nation, with grocery shoppers turning away from some types of foods. These are the products which have fallen out of favour among consumers.
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19 June, 2019
Fascinating insights have emerged from AusCider 2019, with IRI warning conference attendees the industry is facing a crucial crossroads when it comes to cider sales growth. IRI Insights Director Daniel Bone told conference attendees that cider sales are in decline, down $22mil...
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04 June, 2019
6/4/2019 - 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...
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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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01 June, 2019
Recent IRI research has highlighted that over one third of New Zealanders are limiting or completely restricting at least one allergen from their diet. This is aligned with trends we are seeing in the United Kingdom. Interestingly, we are also near the top of the ladder – comi...
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01 June, 2019
Digital disruption is creating new sales opportunities for FMCG suppliers. This quick blog provides some tips for FMCG suppliers to maximise their ROI from their digital spend and evolve their supply chain / business model to meet the demands of customers and consumers.
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01 June, 2019
Chocolate bar limited editions shine light on manufacturer performance, while nutritional bars capitalise on indulgence cues.
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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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23 May, 2019
IRI says general stores must contribute “intensely” in innovation to stay aware of quickly advancing buyer patterns. Chief Commercial Officer, Asia Pacific, IRI, Alistair Leathwood, has sketched out the difficulties confronting the retail division in IRI’s ‘Retail Outlook for ...
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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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16 May, 2019
Alistair Leathwood, chief commercial officer, Asia Pacific, IRI has shared his insights into the challenges facing the retail sector. In IRI’s Retail Outlook for 2019 and Beyond, ‘Staying One Step Ahead’, Leathwood explains issues such as advances in technology and changes in ...
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14 May, 2019
Loyalty programs are an increasingly important tool for financial services businesses to engage and reward customers. But they are not all created equal. The best ones are powered by technology and aim to genuinely reward consumers.
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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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