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Top 10 posts of 2024 (10th) In Great Britain – a market with one of the highest promotional intensities in global FMCG – the promotional landscape is shifting gears. After dropping from 30% to 23% (2021 to early 2023), promotions have rebounded to ~29%. Will they break through the 30% line again? In the past few months the pace of promotional growth has cooled. However, as retailers gear up for Christmas, promotions will remain key. But what promotional mechanic will they use and how will they tailor this for each department? We have seen volume-based deals falling out of favour, with temporary price reductions on the rise, will this remain the case in Q4? Want to dive deeper into the latest trends shaping British grocery retail? Read our latest #grocerymarketshare update: https://lnkd.in/ekUF9ygE Worldpanel by Kantar

New figures reveal that British shoppers spent 📈6.2% more on fast-moving consumer foods (FMCGs) in the first quarter of this year🥫 Morrisons quoted💬 "As the weather, hopefully, improves and we move into an eventful summer that is driven by sporting events such as the Euros and Olympics, we’re optimistic that this will further drive levels of discretionary FMCG and Tech & Durables sales" which is great to hear!🙌 #FMCGnews #datareport #retailnews

Our 2024 New Zealand Grocery Report uncovers the top 10 budgeting strategies shoppers are adopting to manage their grocery expenses. From bulk buying to brand switching & trading down and adhering to shopping lists, discover the necessary ways consumers are stretching their dollars. Download the full report for free on our website today! https://bit.ly/4cpGR37 #NZGroceryTrends #ConsumerInsights #DataDrivenDecisions #RetailTrends #NZBusiness #FMCG #GroceryShopping

🛒 Comparison of retailers' and suppliers' margins in Australian Grocery Retail. Over the last year, I've been commenting extensively on the government's inquiry into the Australian supermarkets' pricing practices. It's important to note that I have no vested interest in defending either retailers or suppliers. I work with both of them and do my part in helping them to build sustainable business models and establish mutually beneficial partnerships, instead of fighting with each other. As much as possible, I always try to stay unbiased and call things as I see them. And the only way I know how to do it, is to use all the available data while forming my opinion. If I see that retailers might not do the right things by suppliers or Australian consumers, I will call it out. The same applies to suppliers and their business practices. That being said, I finally found some time to prepare one slide comparing retailers' and suppliers' margins and their change versus year ago. The slide is supplemented by my thoughts and the proposed logic. Your interpretation is up to you. Stay unbiased, stay informed! 🤝 #retail #fmcg

📣 Attention Canadian grocery retailers! We’re excited to announce the launch of dunnhumby’s first-ever Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for Canada. 💸 With record food inflation reshaping how Canadians shop, grocers face mounting pressure to adapt their value propositions. It’s no surprise that “Saving customers money” — through price, promotions, and rewards — emerged as the most critical factor for long-term success across the country. 📈 The stakes are high: Retailers with stronger customer value propositions, reflected by higher RPI rankings, grew up to 1.5 times faster over the long term — and three times faster in the past year — than their lower-ranked competitors. 👉 What makes the dunnhumby RPI unique? It’s the only ranking that blends financial results with direct customer feedback. We analyzed customer perception and financial data from the 28 largest grocery banners in Canada, representing 97% of the market in conventional, discount, superstore, and club formats. Insights are powered by responses from 6,000 Canadian grocery shoppers. The RPI has been a critical tool for U.S. retailers over the past eight years, helping them refine strategies and strengthen customer loyalty. Now, Canadian grocers can access the same game-changing insights. 👇 Download the full report today to see where your brand stands and uncover actionable insights to fuel your growth: https://lnkd.in/gF6fkjyJ

The first dunnhumby RPI for Canada!!! Such an interesting insight into the Canadian shopper's mind. Follow the link below to know more.

Costco Wholesale Canada leads the way as Canada’s top grocery retailer, according to Dunnhumby’s first Canadian Retailer Preference Index. Super C, Maxi, and Walmart follow close behind, reflecting consumer preference for discount and superstore formats. Metro Inc. Loblaw Companies Limited Walmart Canada

This could be the most exciting thing getting unwrapped this month...dunnhumby's first Retailer Preference Index study for Canada! Follow the link below to download the full report, and learn about what drives customer preference in Canada, and who and how grocery retailers are positioning themselves for long-term success.

Interesting trends supporting commercial excellence agenda: - the return of polarisation - food to go categories and markets are surging, answering new socio-demo patterns - online and offline channels satisfying different shopper needs - online reaching breakeven - sustainability still to gain traction, despite growing awareness - reimagine how we shop with generative AI

Some 61% of consumer goods categories in France have seen volumes decline in the year to date, compared to the same period last year, new data from Kantar has revealed. #retail #france #grocery #supermarkets https://lnkd.in/ebg4PgZ3