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The New Goal of Big Data and Technology: Be Faster Than the Speed of Change

I recently spoke at Cooler Screens’ inaugural Summit along with several CPG leaders and luminaries. The consistent theme among all the speakers was speed.

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Reducing Out-of-Stocks: Solving This $47 Billion CPG Challenge

It sounds simple: make the customer experience great! If only it were that easy…

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The Growing Acceptance of Plant-Based Foods

It’s clear that consumers across the board have a growing interest in plant-based foods, including plant-based protein.

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The Self-Care Revolution: How Brands Are Helping Consumers Help Themselves

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, many consumers are taking their health and wellness into their own hands through an array of self-care activities.

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Loyalty Card Data Illuminates $25 Million Aisle Opportunity

Loyalty card data (aka frequent shopper program data) is a key to success.

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Trade Investment: A Powerful Lever for Long-Term Growth

Despite increased investment in trade promotion by CPG manufacturers in recent years, IRI data demonstrates that companies are generally earning less for it.

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Three Key Strategies to Improve E-Commerce Sales

The lack of online grocery adoption creates a huge opportunity for CPG manufacturers and retailers to leverage the latest e-commerce insights to identify and act on significant growth pockets.

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Setting the Pace for Innovation in Dairy

Dairy has been seeing some particular challenges in recent years, including with the rise of dairy alternatives and plant-based proteins, as well as other challenges.

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Battle of the Brands…or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

As retailers and manufacturers struggle to understand the purchase dynamics of each category, consumers are roaming the aisles to find products that satisfy their individual needs.

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Fat is Back: The Rise of Whole-Fat Dairy

Low fat, no fat, less fat, whole fat. It sounds like the beginning of a Dr. Seuss rhyme but it’s actually the evolution of Americans’ discussions around diet, nutrition and, yes, fat.

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IRI Gives Back to Benton County as Presenting Sponsor of 2018 CAC Cherishing Children Event

IRI was the Presenting Sponsor for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Benton County’s annual Cherishing Children dinner and award presentation attended by more than 900 people.

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Success in OTC: The Next Step is Online

Although digital is currently influencing the vast majority of all retail sales and offers numerous opportunities for brand awareness and growth, OTC medicine manufacturers are in a unique situation.

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Meet the Shifting Needs of Baby Boomers

Tips on engaging boomers and their younger counterparts, as well as what’s on consumers’ minds across all generations.

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How to Use Content to Engage Shoppers in an Omnichannel Environment

Grow your brand across channels with the right online content.

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Following Your Gut: The Future of Digestive Health Products

While the U.S. OTC market has struggled to find growth in recent years, digestive health brands are seeing rapid growth, by double digits year over year in the recent past. Even marketers of more traditional OTC brands need to understand the impact of these products on their b...

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Use Data and Empathy to Personalize Shopping Experiences

When was the last time you had a positive grocery shopping experience that really stood out to you? What made it stand out?

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Ad Measurement: Collaborate to Win

Advertisers have started talking with their dollars, as some of the world’s largest CPG brands have reduced or reallocated ad spending.

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The National Sweet Tooth: How Consumer and Shopper Sweetener Trends are Shaping Up

Holiday sweet treats are still clearly a tradition; in 2017, more than $1.7 billion was spent on candy just for Valentine’s Day, according to the Nation...

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The Future of Successful CPG Innovation is Behavior-Based

Read about key ways to make your innovation more effective.

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Fulfilling CPG Shoppers’ Desires for Localization

The importance of eating local food and supporting local businesses is growing, especially among younger consumers.

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