by RTi Research | Apr 20, 2020 | Consumer Trends, Health and Wellness, Landscape Opportunities, Millennials, Product Development, Shopper Insights, Technology
It’s hard to pinpoint who invented what came to be called the “Veggie Burger; more recently known as the “Plant-Based Burger”. But we do know that early plant-based meat substitutes were developed in the 19th century by companies like Kellogg’s at their legendary... by RTi Research | Feb 11, 2020 | Behavioral Economics, Consumer Trends, Demographics, Innovation, Shopper Insights
If you were around in 1965, chances are this was a tune going through your head: “Second-Hand Rose,” from the Broadway musical Funny Girl, had become an international hit. Performed by the legendary Barbara Streisand, it captured the stigma of having to wear what was... by RTi Research | Jan 29, 2020 | Consumer Trends, Health and Wellness, Landscape Opportunities
It’s fun to make predictions – and even more fun to look back and see whether the predications we made were on target. In February, 2017, we posted a blog called What Are We Eating In 2017? Some of the trends we discussed did pan out; charred/smoked/burnt foods and... by RTi Research | Jul 30, 2019 | Consumer Trends, Health and Wellness, Landscape Opportunities, Millennials, Product Development, Shopper Insights, Technology
It’s hard to pinpoint who invented what came to be called the “Veggie Burger; more recently known as the “Plant-Based Burger”. But we do know that early plant-based meat substitutes were developed in the 19th century by companies like Kellogg’s at their... by RTi Research | Apr 2, 2019 | Behavioral Economics, Brand Strategy, Consumer Trends, Landscape Opportunities, Marketing Research Trends, Retail, Shopper Insights
As has been widely discussed, brick-and-mortar retail outlets are facing a crisis. Since 2008, over 12,000 physical stores have closed. And, just six weeks into 2019, retailers have announced 2,187 closings, up 23% compared to last year. No wonder people are calling... by RTi Research | Jan 8, 2019 | Consumer Trends, Data Collection, Innovation, Product Development, Technology
It’s unlikely that we’ll stop using our smartphones anytime soon, but the market for these once-revolutionary devices, and consumers’ enchantment with them, is reaching an inflection point. This was formalized in a letter issued on January 2 by Tim Cook,...