Recalibrated Consumption Dynamics in a COVID-19 Altered World
Many markets across the globe begin to ease living restrictions, and many consumers are returning to a world that's far different from the one they left at the beginning of the year. Nielsen has identified six major areas where consumption dynamics will change moving forward in this unprecedented...
Sustainable Brands Can Pivot With Purpose to Help Address COVID-19
As we look for a pathway out of the global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear: This situation requires collective action and meaningful collaboration across different communities, countries and cultures. We've identified some consistent themes across sustainability, brand loyalty and efficacy...
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.
The Initial Impact of Covid-19 in the U.K.
U.K. is following in the footsteps of many other countries including China, the U.S. and Italy, where Nielsen research found significant spikes in the hoarding of emergency and essential supplies as consumers rush to build “pandemic pantries.”
Irish Consumers Stock up on Health and Medical Items Amid COVID-19 fears
Irish consumers are actively stockpiling grocery and medical items as concerns grow around the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) becoming a worldwide pandemic. This level of consumption is placing immense pressure on grocery retailers as fears spark panic buying.
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.
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...
Give Your Female Shoppers What They Really Want – Time
On average, 91% of European women say they have shared or primary responsibility for daily shopping, household chores and food prep. In the U.K., 66% have a female as head of household, and all of this amounts to additional demands each week, less time to meet them and even less time available for...
7 Forces Driving the Future of Ireland’s FMCG and Retail Market
This will be a year unlike any other. 2020 will kick off a decade that will witness evolutionary changes in tech-powered consumer engagement, increased wealth fragmentation, leaps in retail personalisation and remarkable shifts in innovation strategies.
Women: Primed and Ready for Progress
For brands to succeed today, they need to find ways to address the challenges women face. Making up half of the population, women are key influencers across the globe. And the reality is that women still shoulder most of the household responsibilities.