This IDC Perspective discusses the difference between optimization and maximization; how optimization relates to the whole; how there are many "wholes" to consider; how recent significant advances in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and in systems that provide data visibility, are enabling optimization that was previously...
One of the most resilient industries in Brazil during the economic crisis, hot drinks continues to register positive growth rates in 2019. Such outstanding performance is driven mainly by coffee, sales growth pace of which remains stable, despite the high product maturity in the country and Brazil’s leading position in the world. Hot...
This IDC Perspective takes an in-depth look at three practical use cases for AI in retail organizations. The use cases are focused primarily on extending human capabilities: integrated merchandising optimization from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), price image management capabilities from Engage3, and a promotional impact and pattern recognition...
Germany Retail Banking: Opportunities and Risks to 2023 Summary Germany’s total loan balances outstanding (including credit card, personal loan, and residential mortgage balances outstanding) recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during the review period (2014-18) to reach €1.7tn...
There have been higher penetration rates for key products in hot drinks, including green tea, fresh coffee, black tea, and other hot drinks. This is thanks to the growth in and modernisation of foodservice channels, along with the expansion of supermarkets in retail. This has brought a wider range of more readily available hot drinks to Tunisian...
Retail volume sales of hot drinks in Sweden declined over the review period, despite the growing population. This was driven by the increasing trend of avoiding wastage of food and drink products and a switch to healthier, organic, local products produced by players taking social responsibility both at home and in those countries where coffee...
Hot drinks registered stronger volume and value growth in 2019 despite the challenges of maintaining demand for standard instant coffee and tea in retail. Both fresh coffee and tea saw higher foodservice volume than retail volume growth over the year. Health concerns, convenience-seeking as well as premiumisation drove consumer decisions in...
Hot drinks in Switzerland recorded further growth in both the retail and foodservice channels in 2019. Coffee achieved the strongest current value growth due to the ongoing demand for fresh ground coffee pods. In tea, green tea outpaced other categories due to it being perceived as a healthier option. Other hot drinks, however, continued to...
Hot drinks in Serbia continued to record a negative retail volume performance in 2019. This was primarily influenced by the poor performance of fresh coffee, which has become quite saturated. On the other hand, instant coffee returned to retail volume growth in 2019, as younger generations with hectic lifestyles valued its convenience and...
UK: DIY & Gardening - Lightside DIY 2019-2024 Summary The UK: DIY & Gardening - Lightside DIY, 2019-2024 report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the Lightside DIY market (including forecasts up to 2024), the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes.It provides in-depth analysis...