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Mintel: Environmental benefits associated with cutting back on meat decline as money-saving association soar

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When it comes to cutting back on meat, sustainability is taking a backseat as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. According to new research from Mintel, the perceived financial benefits of eating less meat skyrocketed during 2022. When asked about the benefits of cutting back on meat, Mintel research reveals the percentage of […]

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Airport satisfaction is high among US travelers, but so are stress levels

Nine out of ten US airport travelers are satisfied with the airport experience Nearly half (45%) of US airport travelers find the crowds in airports to be stressful More than seven in ten (73%) US airport travelers agree they feel taken advantage of when it comes to the cost of things at airports As US […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

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One of the most promising changes in the retail market has been the regrowth of consumer confidence. At the end of 2023, both financial well-being and future financial confidence hit the highest levels in two years. This has been facilitated by the easing rate of inflation and while, consumer attitudes are not back to where […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Gifting Trends for the Holiday Season

With disruptive factors like the cost of living crisis and UK postal strikes negatively influencing how consumers shopped, the UK saw a 2.9% decline in retail spending last holiday season, the largest drop since 1991. This year, insights provided by our UK Christmas Gift Buying Market Report 2023 suggest shoppers will still be prioritising value. Additionally, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Three ways AI will impact Canadian’s relationship with food and drink

When we look back at 2022, it may be remembered as a turning point for AI (artificial intelligence). At this point, you’ve likely heard of Open AI’s ChatGPT. In case you haven’t, ChatGPT is a natural language processor developed by Open AI that can respond to queries using human language. In other words, you can […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

[PODCAST] Beauty and Personal Care Consumer Trends for 2023 and beyond

Looking ahead to 2023, host Andrew McDougall and beauty industry experts Sarah Jindal and Vivienne Rudd share a preview of the three trends Mintel predicts will impact consumer demand for beauty in the coming year, including brand and product examples and recommendations for marketing strategy and product innovation development over the next five years. The […]
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  1. Merchandising

How the Packaging Industry Has Evolved

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  1. Trends & External Forces

How sustainability, holistic health, and inflation create opportunities for household cleaning brands

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  1. International

The Guardian: ‘Lipstick effect’ – Britons turn to small luxuries in cost of living crisis

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  1. Technology & Innovation

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  1. Department: Adult Beverage

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  1. Stores & Formats

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