Business Insights

As the Delta variant drives the third wave of global infections, the United Kingdom faces a “pingdemic” after the National Health Service’s contact-tracing app has “pinged” nearly 2 million citizens with a call to self-isolate.

2020 shook the supply chain to its core. And while there are signs of recovery, with production ramping back up and consumers returning to brick-and-mortar retail outlets, aftershocks threaten the global supply chain. From suppliers to...

As the COVID vaccination rate nears 50% in the United States and the last of the emergency orders have lifted, consumers have returned to something resembling normal.

The meal kit business survived COVID-19, with over a third of American consumers saying they buy them and have no plans on stopping as life returns to normal. 

Convenience stores surfaced as a lifeline for consumers during the pandemic after states allowed these front-line businesses to remain open. As shoppers stayed close to home and avoided more crowded retail outlets, c-stores flourished.

2020 changed the CPG retail business forever, leaving a volatile and unpredictable market in its wake. Forward-looking private label R&D and innovation teams strive to remain several steps ahead of shifting consumer preferences—which is far...

The pandemic might have changed nearly every aspect of our lives, but it’s done little to shake consumers’ faith in their favorite brands. Brand loyalty reached an all-time high in 2021, with 97% of Americans professing commitment to at least one...

It’s the dawn of a new era for retailers. Millennials and Generation Z are educated, tech-savvy, and eager to share their feelings about retail and product experiences across multiple social networks.

More than a year after the start of the pandemic, the timetable for an end to the outbreak remains unclear. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the food and beverage business continue to pursue long-term strategies that consider the...

Consumer behavior changed dramatically in 2020, sending shockwaves through the retail market.