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Why access to real-time consumer insights is no longer a luxury for brands
“If your product isn’t optimised for today’s consumer, it won’t sell,” says Sam Gilding.
Inside FMCG & Vypr

Why access to real-time consumer insights is no longer a luxury for brands

Australia’s FMCG market is at the heart of a “perfect storm”, says Sam Gilding, chief revenue officer – international at product intelligence platform Vypr.  For FMCG businesses, production costs up, t...
Smart sampling meets AI: A new era for FMCG consumer engagement
One in 10 Aussies now follow a gluten-free diet. Here’s why
Consumer sentiment is moving against marketing of sugary drinks
Opinion: Rethinking the broken grocery competition model

Customer Archives

Sustainable, custom packaging

Why packaging should be the brand’s most important physical touchpoint

“A well-designed unboxing experience communicates care, quality and attention to detail.”
a woman checks a product at a supermarket

Apac consumers’ preference for private labels is growing, study finds

Consumer perceptions are shifting toward value, quality, and community support, the report explains.
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New SmartFacts QR codes give shoppers instant product information

The use of GS1 QR codes will allow consumers to find and understand product information easily.
Looking for consumer data
Inside FMCG & Vypr

Why your customer data might be lying to you

"Demographics tell us who somebody is. Psychographics will tell us why they do what they do,” Sam Gilding said.

Value is not all, expert warns following Coles and Woolies results

Coles and Woolworths’ respective CEOs remain steadfast in driving value for customers as they try to grow market share.
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The efficiency mindset: How the 80/20 rule redefines outsourcing

The real question isn’t “Can we afford to outsource?” It’s: “Can we afford not to?”
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What makes shoppers truly loyal? It’s not price – it’s brand love

Emotional connection is retail’s most powerful asset – here’s how to build it.

Decision fatigue: How consumers are coping with the cost-of-living crisis

For many families navigating the cost-of-living crisis these small indulgences now have to be accounted for.
Lady grocery shopping with red basket

Why a price comparison tool would be a boon for consumers – and the ACCC

The proposed dynamic price comparative service has very little to do with its potential to make cross-shopping and price...
Online shopping

Food, marketplaces dominate as Aussies spend a record $69 billion online

Aussies have been embracing online shopping to save prices due to high cost of living.
a woman browses for products at a supermarket

Flavour innovation a key trend in food and drink industry

Mintel’s report suggests that consumers have become more "adventurous" as their taste profiles shift.
CEQ Nutritionist Georgia Day discussing baby food options with a customer

CEQ cuts grocery prices in remote Queensland with $500,000 investment

Stores will now match or beat major supermarket online prices on essential grocery items.
Supermarket locked down

Retailers brace for Cyclone Alfred, safety plans in motion

Some businesses in high-risk areas have temporarily closed, while essential retailers continue operating where condition...
A woman wearing a pale pink bathing suit on a blue surfboard in the ocean

Five retail leaders discuss how to deliver value in a spending slump

Retail leaders from T2, Adore Beauty, and Coco Republic share strategies to drive sales without heavy discounting.

Shhh!: Woolworths stores now have Quiet Hour five days a week

“The expansion of Quiet Hour is a fantastic initiative that recognises and is actively responding to different needs of ...