Consumer Trends

Nielsen: CPG Success Hinges on Hispanics

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:01:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Members of the burgeoning Hispanic segment are accelerating growth in tea, spirits/wine and coffee while putting the brakes on underperforming beverages like bottled water and milk.

Mintel: Consumers Value Nutrition Tips

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Consumers want a quick-and-easy way to identify products that are better for themselves and the environment, according to research firm Mintel.

Retail and Consumer Outlook: Nielsen’s Todd Hale on Near-Term Forecast

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Changes in shopper spending and the outlook for retailers by channel are discussed in an interview conducted by David Orgel, SN editor-in-chief, at the 2012 American Bakers Association Convention.

Shopping for Health: Supermarket Dietitians Hear NPD on Trends

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:53:00 +0000

MIAMI — At the second annual Shopping for Health meeting here, supermarket dietitians gained trend data and source materials they said will help them draw customers to healthful products in their company’s stores.

May 14, 2012: FMI Trends Data Point to a ‘New Normal’

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:19:00 +0000

DALLAS — The widespread shopper frugality that accompanied the recent recession might have a lasting impact on consumer behavior, according to data released at the recent Food Marketing Institute conference and trade show here.

FMI2012: Alarming Data, New Retail Strategies

Sat, 12 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

There’s nothing so powerful as data points that serve as wakeup calls. These were presented at FMI2012 in Dallas last week by Leslie Sarasin, the association’s president and CEO.

Viewpoints

POPAI: 76% of Decisions Made In-Store

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:54:00 +0000

CHICAGO — The portion of shopping decisions made in-store has hit an all-time high of 76%, with shoppers using non-cash payment methods most likely to make impulse purchases, according to Point of Purchase Advertising International’s 2012 Shopper Engagement Study.

Restaurant ‘Meat Glue’ Gets Mass Media Attention

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:58:00 +0000

Mass media outlets have recently brought attention to the restaurant industry’s use of the enzyme powder Transglutaminase known “meat glue” to bind together pieces of meat to create steaks.

Stew Leonard’s Mulling Tough In-Store Choices

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Legendary Connecticut retailer must weigh economic necessities against customer-first principle, write SN Editor-in-Chief David Orgel in this week's Viewpoint column.

Viewpoints

FMI2012: Supermarkets Must Adapt to 'Stunning Changes,' Sarasin Says

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:50:00 +0000

DALLAS — Conventional supermarkets are the primary choice of only 64% of shoppers, which should serve as a warning to retailers that they must adapt to “stunning changes” in consumer attitudes and technology, FMI CEO Leslie Sarasin said.