All articles by GlobalData Consumer

1. Construction of retail buildings decline as e-commerce rises in the US

   In recent years the growth of retail buildings construction has eased, owning in large part to the changing way US…
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   22 Aug
2. Are millennial parents asking for more sustainable toys?

   Danish toy manufacturer Lego recently released its most sustainable set yet, with almost 200 individual plant-based pieces. News articles covering…
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   21 Aug
3. UK suppliers may shoulder EU tariffs after no-deal Brexit

   Lidl Ireland has informed its suppliers in the UK they may have to shoulder the cost of any additional EU…
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   20 Aug
4. With Deliveroo pulling out of Germany, what’s next for the UK-based food delivery company?

   News has broken that Deliveroo has pulled out of Germany, reducing its foothold in continental Europe, a competitive market that…
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   20 Aug
5. Heinz Saucy Sauce, what is the point?

   Has consumer convenience reached a whole new level? Heinz has just released a ketchup/mayonnaise mash-up in the UK. Yes, that’s right,…
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   15 Aug
6. Raw milk: new production method may improve consumer tolerance

   An Australian company is scaling up its production of the world’s first safe-to-drink raw milk, which has the potential to…
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   14 Aug
7. Bioengineered ice cream: what drives the demand?

   Perfect Day’s limited run of lab-grown ice cream sold out within the first day.  Created using bio engineered dairy, the…
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   14 Aug
8. NHS hospitals open vape shops to stub out smoking, but is vaping the answer?

   Last month, two NHS hospitals controversially opened vape shops on-site as part of an initiative to help more people stop…
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   13 Aug
9. Peer-to-peer services are becoming increasingly popular as the sharing economy grows

   Over a quarter (27%) of global consumers are interested in and actively booking peer-to-peer accommodation, according to GlobalData’s 2018 primary…
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   12 Aug
10. Survey suggests retailers should cash-in on male demand for cleaning products

    The old cliché that women do more household chores than men is true. According to GlobalData’s 2018 Q3 global consumer…
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    1 Aug