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Customer vs. Consumer: Is There an Alternative to the Term?

Andy Palmer

May 5, 2015

Shopper, Preparer or Eater? We notice that in published articles and when we first begin working with clients, that they…

Kantar Market Data: Consumer Panel Data Terms Explained

Andy Palmer

April 28, 2015

Decode the Kantar Market Data Panel The Kantar consumer panel data can be confusing. Below is an overview of the…

7 Ways to Get Better Traction With Your UK Supermarket Buyer

Darren A. Smith

April 2, 2015

How to Improve Your Traction You’ve met your buyer, you’ve agreed some stuff and then nothing happens. ‘7 Ways to…

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Is Your Category Achieving its Fair Market Share?

Darren A. Smith

March 24, 2015

Are You Achieving a Fair Market Share? Achieving a fair market share is an absolute target. As a Category Manager…

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Consumer Decision Tree: How the Shopper Shops the Category

Andy Palmer

March 5, 2015

Clarifying Terms These terms are used by Category Managers; Purchase Decision Hierarchy/Shopper Decision Tree/Consumer Decision Tree/Customer Road Map, but what…

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9 Things to Include in Your Post Christmas Category Review

Darren A. Smith

January 7, 2015

Include in Your Post Christmas Category Review: As the roar dies down in the Christmas aisles and the New Year…

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Which Big 4 UK Supermarket Will Win the Online Presence Race?

Darren A. Smith

December 9, 2014

Which one of the big four UK supermarkets will win the online presence race?’ is a popular question. One that…