COVID-19 Intelligence Roundup
The Nielsen Intelligence team has been following COVID-19 developments since January and identified significant changes in consumer behavior that will impact how consumers are served all over the world.
Asian Consumers Are Rethinking How They Eat Post COVID-19
Consumers across Asia have signaled their eating habits may change permanently once the world moves beyond the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In an exclusive Nielsen study of 11 Asian markets, only Japanese consumers say they are less likely to change their eating habits as a result of...
In-Store Tech May Boost the Brick-and-Mortar Retail Resurgence
Brick-and-mortar retail may be readying for a resurgence. And somewhat ironically, a handful of digital brands are leading the charge.
COVID-19: The Unexpected Catalyst for Tech Adoption
Challenges arising from the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to accelerate the use of existing and new technologies and tools as consumers go into lockdowns, millions are forced to work from home and digital connectivity takes even more of a hold on everyday habits.
COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on FMCG, Retail and Media
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the globe, we're monitoring key consumer behavior thresholds to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands and retailers understand the status of each market, as well as how to best respond.
COVID-19 Concerns Are a Likely Tipping Point for Local Brand Growth
Never mind national pride, opting for locally produced products may fast become a necessity for retailers and consumers concerned about products originating from countries where novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread.
Key Consumer Behavior Thresholds Identified as the Coronavirus Outbreak Evolves
There are six key consumer behavior threshold levels that tie directly to concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak. The thresholds offer early signals of spending patterns, particularly for emergency pantry items and health supplies.
Belgian Consumers Make Precautionary Purchases Amid COVID-19 Concerns
On February 4th, the first case of the new coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, emerged in Belgium. Though initially contained, the virus spread almost a month later—approximately a month after neighbors in Italy, Germany and France.
Nielsen Investigation: “Pandemic Pantries” Pressure Supply Chain Amid COVID-19 Fears
Nielsen’s initial investigation across major countries around the world has found significant spikes in the hoarding of emergency supplies is occurring in China, the U.S. and Italy, where consumers are rushing to build what are being labelled “pandemic pantries.”
‘Picnic’ Shakes Things Up: The Rising E-Commerce Player is Driving Modern Trade and E-Com Sales in the Netherlands
With food e-commerce sales up more than 30% in the Netherlands last year, it seems that the much anticipated acceleration of the food e-commerce market is finally here. With EUR1.4 billion in the till last year, we project that the e-commerce grocery market will reach EUR1.8 billion this year.