Quarter By Numbers: Q4 2018
Fast-moving consumer goods and GDP growth in Q4 2018 was strongest in Asia-Pacific, and consumers in the region feel the best globally about their financial well-being. Comparatively, only 37% of consumers in Europe believe their conditions have improved over the past five years.
Quarter By Numbers: Q3 2018
Confidence on a global scale ended the third quarter two points higher than in the previous period and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales in many countries are trending upward as a result.
Connectivity Improves User Adoption of E-Commerce for Evolving Product Categories Like FMCG
As manufacturers and retailers seek to capitalize on the opportunity of e-commerce, they need to understand consumers’ online usage, behaviour and habits, as well as what’s driving e-commerce adoption.
11.11 – 94% of Online Consumers in China Have Participated in Shopping Festivals; First 100 Days Are Critical for New Product Launches
Nielsen's latest research shows that consumers have great enthusiasm for the 11.11 shopping festival, with 94% of online consumers in China having participated in online shopping sprees. 18-35 year old consumers were the main purchasing force, and the most likely to make impulse purchase decisions,...
Quarter By Numbers: Q2 2018
Generally speaking, global conditions for the FMCG industry remained positive in second-quarter 2018. Some regions showed significant growth promise, while others showed a slight pullback from gains earlier in the year. With many markets experiencing notable increases in GDP growth, conditions were...
Redefining Convenience: Nielsen Report Reveals Six Factors driving Chinese and Global Consumers’ Quest for Convenience
Consumers in China and around the world are displaying burgeoning demand for convenient solutions that can help simplify their lives, with busy lifestyles and rising connectivity playing an increasingly pivotal role in buying decisions, according to a new report by global measurement and data...
In Today’s Hyperconnected World, Convenience is the Ultimate Currency
Shortcuts and automation are top of mind as consumer chase ways to overcome everyday obstacles to effortless living. For FMCG companies, the task at hand involves adapting and enhancing their solutions to do more than keep pace—they’ll need to stay ahead of the pace.
Belt and Road paved with opportunities for growth of Chinese brands, says Nielsen
In a forum in Beijing, more than 400 business and government officials from around the world have discussed the opportunities and challenges Chinese companies face as they seek to go global. The forum, held under the theme “Chinese brand global strategic development”, was organized by Nielsen,...
Quarter By Numbers: Q1 2018
From a global perspective, conditions and prospects for the remainder of the year appear largely positive. In Q1, confidence grew across Western Europe, economic recovery in Latin America looks promising in key markets, FMCG sales in North America performed well, and growing disposable incomes...
With Consumer Confidence Up Last Year, 2018 Shows Promise for Global Product Companies
2017 was a good year for global consumers, with consumer confidence ending the year at a near-record level. Notably, 51 markets finished the year with higher confidence than they did in 2016, and the gains were bigger than 2 points in 46 markets.