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The Next Normal for Consumers

The Next Normal of Consumer Behaviour McKinsey & Company predicted the “next normal” of consumer behaviours that will follow the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve summarized their top 10 predictions below: 1. Shifts in loyalty: baskets will evolve as consumers adapt to changes in availability, explore new health attributes, and try/retry brands. Implications: Promote health & wellness… Continue reading The Next Normal for Consumers

Planning For a Post COVID-19 World

As Canadians have met their survival needs and stocked up on essentials, they are now adapting to life at home – working, school, cooking, exercise and entertainment. Canadians are developing new rituals, habits and rewiring their behaviours, some of which will last beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, brands also need to adapt to survive. For… Continue reading Planning For a Post COVID-19 World

Innovating Through Chaos – Trend Hunter

“Companies that ‘think’ they are doing well are more likely to be disrupted” We attended Trend Hunter’s Innovating Through Chaos webinar and summarized their 6 patterns of opportunity, which can be used to adapt and innovate in this time of chaos. The following examples illustrate how businesses have innovated through the current COVID-19 crisis. Acceleration… Continue reading Innovating Through Chaos – Trend Hunter

Consumer Attitudes and Behaviours in Response to Covid-19 Insights

We attended Dynata’s Global Trend Webinar on April 2, 2020 to hear the latest findings in consumer attitudes and behaviour in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are our key takeaways and implications: The Economy Consumer concerns for the economy are increasing, especially at the global level. The report shows they are worried twice as… Continue reading Consumer Attitudes and Behaviours in Response to Covid-19 Insights

4 Waves Of Change Are Coming To Grocery Retail In The Wake Of The Coronavirus Outbreak

Wave 1: Hoarding. We are in the middle of Wave 1, (and perhaps starting Wave 2) which involves the hoarding of products and the abundance of needs from consumers driven by both fear and the reality of the crisis     Wave 2: The “Almost” Normal. As the hoarding begins to abate (enough of the toilet paper… Continue reading 4 Waves Of Change Are Coming To Grocery Retail In The Wake Of The Coronavirus Outbreak

5 Consumer Spending Shifts driven by COVID-19

With the continuing dynamic situation with COVID- 19 food and beverage buying behaviours are changing. See our Top 5 Insights here. 1.There is a decrease in brand loyalty as consumers try new brands due to the low stock environment.     2.Centre store sales are booming with quarantine orders in place, consumers move to shelf… Continue reading 5 Consumer Spending Shifts driven by COVID-19

Go to Food Brands – 2020 Canadian Health & Wellness Study

We surveyed 1000 Canadians across the country to understand their attitudes and behaviours on health & wellness. In the study we also asked them their “Go to Food Brands” for health and wellness. Here are some of the “Go to Food Brands” . Are you Playing to Win in Health & Wellness? If so let’s talk. Contact Susan Weaver at: susanweaver@pearl-strategy.ca Source:… Continue reading Go to Food Brands – 2020 Canadian Health & Wellness Study

2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Infographic 3

In Canada, health & wellness continues to evolve, creating new demand for healthy products and services in food & beverages. To find opportunities in the health and wellness space, we surveyed 1,000 Canadian adults, with representation across ages, genders and provinces, in English and French Canada, to understand their health & wellness attitudes and behaviours.… Continue reading 2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Infographic 3

2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Part 2

In Canada, health & wellness continues to evolve, creating new demand for healthy products and services in food and beverages. To find opportunities in the health and wellness space, we surveyed 1,000 Canadian adults, with representation across ages, genders and provinces, in English and French Canada, to understand their health & wellness attitudes and behaviours.… Continue reading 2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Part 2

2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Infographic #2

In Canada, health & wellness continues to evolve, creating new demand for healthy products and services in food & beverages. To find opportunities in the health and wellness space, we surveyed 1,000 Canadian adults, with representation across ages, genders and provinces, in English and French Canada, to understand their health & wellness attitudes and behaviours.… Continue reading 2020 Canadians Perspectives on Health & Wellness – Infographic #2