Trends: Consumer

General articles on consumer and shopper trends.

  1. Media & Marketing
The CPG Guys are joined by RR Donnelley’s Lisa Pruett, President of Packaging & Labels and Hans Fischmann, VP & General Manager of nCountR, an innovative advertising platform designed to enhance customer experiences in physical retail stores. By combining digital programmatic advertising with in-store merchandising and advanced technology, nCountR creates engaging experiences right where customers […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  In the food service industry, multi-concept restaurant companies emerged as powerhouses, driven by the logic that consolidating a variety of restaurant brands would create synergies, economies of scale, and a broader customer reach. Now think about it, the idea seemed sound: by acquiring or developing multiple restaurant concepts under one roof, these companies could […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  The food industry landscape is shifting, and consumers’ habits are leading the charge, particularly in the growing grocerant sector. The age of the “grab-and-go” dinner is here, with fewer consumers knowing what they’ll eat for dinner early in the day. In fact, only 20% of consumers know what they’re having for dinner by noon, […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  Seafood has long held a distinctive place in the dining landscape, perceived as a “better for you” choice, and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. It’s linked with lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and the promise of cardiovascular benefits. The American Heart Association has extolled seafood as part […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  Over the past several decades, the American family restaurant landscape has drastically changed. Once-dominant players have either shuttered their doors or faded into obscurity. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Denny’s has managed to endure, a testament to its adaptability and understanding of shifting consumer habits, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […]
  1. Data & Insights
Founded in 1961 in Roubaix, Auchan has grown into a significant player in the French retail market, operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores across the country and abroad according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Despite increased competition from discounters and online platforms, Auchan remains a consumer favorite and is […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
In the fast-paced world of strategic planning, understanding consumer trends and behavior is essential. Market segmentation analysis is a powerful way to categorize consumers into distinct groups, helping you better understand their specific needs and craft more tailored marketing strategies.  In this blog, we’ll answer: What is market segmentation? What are the benefits? What types […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Entering the U.S. market as an international company can be both an exciting and challenging venture. As the world’s largest consumer economy, the U.S. offers immense opportunities, especially for innovative product startups. However, understanding the cultural nuances and regional differences across the country is critical to success, especially when partnering with major retailers like Walmart, […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
This year, three of Mintel’s Associate Principal Consultants attended the epicenter of brand strategy: Brandweek 2024! In the scorching 110-degree heat of Phoenix, Arizona, marketing leaders from iconic brands like Wendy’s, Mastercard, Tinder, and the MLB came together for four days packed with insights. From AI’s role in crafting personalized experiences to the evolving landscape […]
  1. Holiday & Events
Asda has announced the launch of its Halloween trends report, revealing the top consumer trends for Halloween 2024. Supported by research, the report shows that, with one in five (19%) UK consumers admitting they prefer Halloween to Christmas, and 30% calling for Halloween to be… This story continues at New research from Asda delves into […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  McDonald’s has been a cornerstone of American fast-food culture, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® and the team at Tacoma, based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to know you are not the only one that visits McDonalds. In fact, nearly 87% of U.S. households visited the chain at […]
  1. Data & Insights
As we step into the final months of 2024, consumer trends are taking a spooky twist—Halloween spending is set to see a slight decline after years of steady growth, and short-form video platforms like TikTok are fueling impulse buying at unprecedented rates. In this edition of our newsletter, we’ll dive into the National Retail Federation’s […]
  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit
  There is one thing that regular readers of this blog know, that is Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes is success does not mean you have to reinvent a successful brand building template, most of the time utilizing the template that works the best. With a customer focused […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  Success does leave clues, from the perspective of Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Starbucks has long demonstrated an impressive ability to align its marketing strategies with its customers’ desires, seamlessly blending coffee, culture, and convenience. Their latest partnership with the music duo SOFI TUKKER for National Coffee Day is […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Retail industry trends are moving faster than viral skincare on TikTok Shop. With more ways to shop than ever before, retailers need to find new methods to deliver against consumers’ ever-changing expectations. Brands need the latest in consumer trends to know what their audience are buying right now, and what the major shopping trends to […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  McDonald’s has long been a trailblazer in the food industry, setting benchmarks for customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The brand’s success is not merely a result of its iconic Golden Arches or its globally recognized menu but rather its ability to […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  In today’s fast-paced world, the question of “What’s for dinner?” isn’t just a casual inquiry—it’s a reflection of broader consumer trends and economic factors. As lower commodity prices intersect with the growing demands of time-starved consumers who don’t want to cook from scratch, fast food and quick-service restaurants are stepping in to meet the […]
  1. Department: Food
  In the evolving landscape of foodservice, grocery stores have emerged as formidable competitors to traditional restaurants and convenience stores, carving out a distinct niche with fresh prepared foods. This trend, known as the “grocerant” phenomenon, has revolutionized how consumers approach meals, blending the convenience of restaurant-quality food with the accessibility of grocery shopping. Steven […]
  1. Channel: Dollar/Value
COMMENTARY 7 August, 2024 | by One of the main concerns in modern business is sustainable retail packaging, and this matter has become ever more important as recent customer trends have all but erased environmental-ignorance from consumers. In the UK alone, retailers produce 1.1 million metric tonnes of waste every year, and just 9% of […]
  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)
The retail industry is witnessing a paradigm shift, with private label products becoming a formidable force. Recent data underscores this trend, revealing a substantial surge in store brand market share. According to Circana sales data, store brands achieved unprecedented highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
In December 2023, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its latest Industry Trends & Predictions Report, a multi-media experience featuring insights from 15 of the industry’s top analysts, futurists and thought leaders. Now that we’re halfway through the year, we thought it would be an ideal time to revisit some of the report’s top predictions and conduct a […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Let’s talk about our little friend, content marketing. We’re sure you’ll agree that a content marketing strategy is something every brand needs, but getting it right is easier said than done. Not every marketing team will take the same approach, but we’ll let you in on a secret – all the best content marketing strategies […]
  1. Agencies & Vendors
In the second of two installments, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, talks about the changes that traditional supermarkets need to make to attract and retain younger shoppers. She also analyzes emerging consumer trends, including holistic well-being, and recent product innovations. The post […]
  1. Data & Insights
“That’s kind of the theme of planning this year. It is definitely [economic] uncertainty, but it’s getting smarter about developing those right relationships and deploying resources with the retailers that you’re going to win with your shoppers and their brands.” — John Carroll, President of Digital Commerce and Analytic Services, Acosta Group   Over the […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
The best thing about marketing is also the biggest challenge facing marketers: the next big thing. There is a constant search in marketing for the next big thing. In everything. Consumer trends. Digital developments. Research methods. Predictive analytics. Micro niches. Growth markets. Creative approaches. Technology applications. New media. And now, AI. Marketing is hard. Good […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
MediaVision Group’s e-commerce platform Metis triumphed at the recent European Search Awards, winning Best Search Software Tool for one of its flagship products, Accelerate.  This is an offering within the solution that aims to boost SEO growth for large e-commerce brands at the click of a button.   It helps e-commerce teams optimise and manage onsite […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  The grocerant niche, is a fusion of grocery store, restaurant, and convenience fresh prepared food meal and meal components has been evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for convenience, quality, and variety, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Today consumers’ lifestyles continue to evolve and change, particularly post-pandemic, […]

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When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […]
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Mike Tyson’s latest KO move comes in the form of an investment in a plant-based QSR. In a press release on GlobeNewswire, through Carma HoldCo, Mike Tyson announced a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), a pioneering plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR). This move comes as the plant-based food market is projected to exceed […]
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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […]

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