The Risk of Staying Static in a Fast-Paced Economy
How prepared would you be if inflation took hold again? In some ways, it has already started. Learn how to build price and promotion strategies for a fast-paced economy.
The Top 6 Hurdles to Growing Assortment-Related Revenue
Bringing attention to the importance of assortment is easy. It’s getting it right that is highly challenging. Here are the top six hurdles companies face in building an optimal assortment.
NZ Boomers and Millennials: Think Different, Drink Different
New Zealanders love a good drop - 78% of us, to be exact, are drinkers of some variety. Baby Boomers and Millennials collectively account for 58% of the drinking population.
Perspectives: Has the Traditional Trade Planning Process Become Obsolete?
Has the traditional planning process become obsolete? Many signs within the industry point to “yes.” So in order to succeed today, companies need to move to a new form of adaptive planning that is responsive to continuous market change.
Delving into Data Sets: Where Does Supermarket Customer Card Data Fit?
Many inroads have been made in recent years into the use of big data sources. And with the imminent arrival of supermarket customer card data to New Zealand there will even more available. So what data is best placed to help you?
Stop In or Stock Up? How New Zealanders are Getting Their Groceries
The grocery industry is an ever-changing landscape within New Zealand, as consumer shopper behaviours continue to shift to reflect the demand for convenience and practicality.
Top of the Hops
With 2 million New Zealanders drinking beer, grabbing a cold one is commonplace in Kiwi culture. So what brews are consumers buying?
Made in...NZ? Preferences for Local and Global Brands
When it comes to choosing a product, do consumers prefer global brands or local ones? Around half of New Zealanders (52%) try to buy NZ made products as often as possible but it really depends on the category.
Retail Lessons For 2016 And Beyond
As consumers we're getting smarter, as a population we're getting older and as shoppers we're getting savvier. Rob Clark explains four areas to consider when looking ahead in retail.
Uncommon Sense: Understanding Traditional Trade in Southeast Asia
Many FMCG sales teams in emerging markets are lacking in knowledge about the traditional trade landscape. And if you don’t know the where, what and how of your market, how likely is your strategy to be successful?