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Is consumer demand about to rise?
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08 March 2012 |
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| James Walton looks at the latest results from IGD's ShopperVista research programme which show a small improvement in shopper confidence across a number of measures... but is it here to stay and what does it mean for you? |
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The rush
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07 April 2011 |
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| James Walton looks at some of the key factors shaping the current economic situation and what the future is set to bring. |
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What happens when insurance policies set the price of food?
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08 April 2010 |
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| An ageing population, costly new medical technologies, the rise in obesity...healthcare costs are spiralling around the world. Last year, South Africa saw a leading supermarket link with a health insurer. We ask what could happen if similar schemes come to the UK. |
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Local food gains ground with shoppers
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11 February 2010 |
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| IGD’s latest shopper research, Shopper Trends 2010, reveals that nearly a third (30%) of shoppers claim to be specifically purchasing locally produced food. Tim Maton looks at the reasons why and what opportunities this presents retailers and manufacturers. |
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Why ethical responsibility is business critical
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11 August 2009 |
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| Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly expected to take greater responsibility for the social sustainability of their products. Tim Maton examines how consumer expectation is driving this, and how ethics along with the environment are forging a new competitive frontier. |
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Why everybody’s talking about food security
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11 August 2009 |
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| As Defra launches four significant initiatives based on Food Security, we look at why the way we produce and process our food needs to change, and provide a seven step plan for companies wishing to improve food security. |
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International trade and development – focusing and measuring the benefits
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09 June 2009 |
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| Whilst we are all familiar with the branding and organisations that support and promote international development through trade, what goes on after the products have been purchased from developing countries? Simon Barnes examines the importance of measuring the impact of trade and investment. |
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A healthy concern in retailing
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07 May 2009 |
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| Clear information for shoppers on nutrition and diet has a key role to play in making healthy eating easier. We look at how retailers are responding to the challenge as obesity threatens the health of the nation. |
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Workplace wellness programmes: the benefits
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10 March 2009 |
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| Work environments have the potential to significantly influence the health and well-being of employees, strengthening the case for workplace wellness programmes. Nutrition Manager Rachel Hackett reveals IGD's latest resource to help firms formulate their wellness approaches. |
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Shopping for values
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10 February 2009 |
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| During a downturn, price and value are the intuitive factors affecting product choice. But as Senior Consumer Analyst Gerardine Padbury reveals, shoppers' ethical beliefs are also making interesting impacts. |
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Animal welfare affecting shopper choices
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15 January 2009 |
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| New IGD research has uncovered an interesting trend that suggests despite the economic downturn, increasing numbers of shoppers are being influenced by ethical considerations when choosing products. IGD's Gerardine Padbury tells us more. |
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Nutrition and sustainability
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14 January 2009 |
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| While both nutrition and environmental sustainability are important for consumers, government and industry, it is not clear whether improving one will have a positive effect on the other. Rachel Hackett's updated article asks, 'Is a focus on both nutrition and environmental sustainability possible?' |
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Making a difference - this year and next
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09 December 2008 |
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| As 2008 draws to a close, IGD's Director of Industry Development, David Gordon, reflects on the charitable achievements and successes of the year, and looks ahead to what 2009 will bring for IGD's industry and training & development programmes |
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Going local in an economic downturn
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07 August 2008 |
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| Rising food, fuel and domestic energy prices are leading consumers to find different ways to save money. Many consumers are watching the pennies by turning to local food and shopping in local specialist stores, says IGD Senior Consumer Analyst Michael Freedman. |
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Discounting your chickens
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08 April 2008 |
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| The UK has always been a nation of animal lovers but we are more ready than ever to pay for animal-friendly products, says IGD Senior Consumer Analyst Tim Maton |
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The Moral Compass
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05 March 2008 |
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| Ethical shoppers are growing in number, yet diverging in attitudes, says IGD Senior Consumer Analyst Tim Maton. |
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