Consumer, Shopper, Retail Expert
Consumer, Shopper, Retail Expert
It is probably fair to say that many hypermarket and supermarket chains have been slow to respond to the threats posed by massive changes in shopping behavior and retail structure. Sure, many have launched an online offer. Many have responded to the profit hit by squeezing their supplier base too. They’ve doubled down on discounts. …
Tesco, current market leader in the United Kingdom, has just launched a discounter chain called Jack’s. The launch was supported by a fanfare focused on Tesco’s promise that Tesco Jack’s would undercut the established discounters on price. I’m a little skeptical to be honest. Actually I’ll go further. I’m convinced that this isn’t about price …
Too often, we find that organizations under-utilize their existing research data. During the weeks (and maybe months) following a research presentation, the report is looked at. But then the memory fades and the business moves on. And that research report is left gathering dust. Sound familiar? This is such a shame – again and again …
It seems that not a day goes by without news of a major shake up in retail. Yet many consumer goods companies seem to be continuing with the same old strategies. This week Aeon, the mega Japanese retailer, announced the acquisition of Boxed – an online retailer specializing in bulk deliveries. In discussions with a …
I’ve just got back from presenting at a conference to around 500 marketing professionals. It was a great event, focused on the impact of digital on marketing: new consumer behaviors, new generations of consumers, new data opportunities. And it is true that this new digital world presents many opportunities to brands and to marketing. Everyone’s …
When I speak at events, conferences or meet with clients, many complain that their shopper marketing funds and retail investment budgets are being spread too thinly and not delivering returns. Sadly, this is going to get worse, not better. Existing retailers are under more pressure than ever as shoppers turn to new retail formats. And …
The headlines are full of the changes at retail and retail channel dynamics. Walmart buying Indian online retailer Flipkart: Asda and Sainsbury merging: Walmart withdrawing from South Korea, Tesco and Carrefour commencing on a ‘strategic alliance’ (whatever that means!) It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the world of retail and retail channels is …
Those aspiring to move their shopper marketing efforts forward face many challenges. How to explain what shopper marketing is, and why is it important? How to ensure that shopper marketing really adds value? How to make shopper marketing fit with all the other activities and functions: how does shopper marketing integrate with consumer marketing, trade …
For some time, I’ve been blogging, training, and presenting at conferences; discussing the alarming impact of changes in retail and shopping behavior. For those of you who thought this was mainly an e-commerce thing – time to think again. For those of you who thought that they might be immune to the impact of new …
“It’s just a truck, right? – I mean, I can’t see that many people wanting to buy stuff out of a truck.†This was the response from a number of people to a recent trial of mobile shops in Thailand by hypermarket and minimart operator Big C. And they are right. It is just a …