From the Field: Nielsen Italy Offers Personal Insight on Shopping Trends Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
At the height of panic buying, Maurizio Nardiello, Data Acquisition Leader, Retail Measurement Service, Italy, saw retail sales reach levels that he normally sees only during holiday periods like Christmas. But once the initial rush on stores was over, sales plateaued outside of spikes driven by...
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.
No/Low-Alcoholic Beers Are Expanding the U.K. Beer Market and Fueling Category Growth in the Process
The U.K. beer category is certainly not lacking in options, but one unlikely sub-category has pulled away from the pack. In fact, without the contribution of non- and low-alcohol options, annual sales in the beer category would be in the red.
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.
Quality and Efficacy May Beat Out Price Sensitivities Amid Coronavirus Concerns
As we watch this situation unfold and get a handle on the length of time COVID-19 may be in play, the ability to guarantee the quality and safety of products, environments and consumption, coupled with the recognition of how important this will be to communicate to consumers for the foreseeable...
LEAD Network Webinar: Wising up to Women
Nielsen recently hosted and participated in the kick-off webinar of the LEAD (Leading Executives Advancing Diversity) Network’s Diversity & Inclusion Best Practice series with Unilever to explore the challenges women face and how they are communicating and engaging to create equality.
Wise up to Women
By 2028, women will own 75% of the discretionary spend, making them the world’s greatest influencers. But they're also shouldering more of the household burdens, feeling less financially secure and still are facing serious barriers when it comes to equality. It's time brands wise up to women.
Break Through the “It’s Just Not Worth It” Moment to Keep Women Engaged
Globally, women earn less than men and shoulder more of the household responsibilities. This can often leave them feeling like it's just not worth it. The good news is that companies and brands are starting to get it—and starting to understand that they can help.
The Future Awaits: Tech-Transformed Consumption
In our latest research, we examine the challenges and accelerators affecting how and when consumers around the world will engage with the myriad forms of emerging technologies primed to make their lives easier and more efficient.
Diamonds in the Rough: Navigating the Many Pathways to CPG Success
It’s time to break repetitive cycles of lackluster innovation management. Companies are spending excessive amounts of capital supporting weak products, and it’s clear that CPG companies need better insight into what successful innovations look like before thinking about supporting them with...