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Quality focus rules Singles Day shopping gala
12/11/2024 - China Daily
A series of pro-consumption policies, such as the consumer goods trade-in program, have played a significant role in bolstering the sales of consumer electronic products and household appliances on major online marketplaces.
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Report: Luckin Coffee planning massive overseas expansion
21/08/2024 - China Daily
Chinese coffee and tea brands are expanding overseas, and the international brands are focusing on penetrating lower-tier cities in China to find their own growth stories.
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China's consumer goods sector continues to see recovery
04/07/2024 - China Daily
The hypermarket segment continued to shrink at 6 percent year-on-year. However, within the hypermarket, club warehouses saw a year-on-year spike of 22 percent, which is driven by the expansion of the Chinese middle income group
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Stable recovery as China's FMCG spending up 2% in Q1
28/06/2024 - SHINE
FMCG spending in China's urban market advanced 2 percent in the first quarter, with a 3.5 percent increase in volume, suggesting strong desire for consumption, according to the China Shopper Report jointly released by Bain & Company and Kantar Worldpanel on Thursday.
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Starbucks ups perks as rivalry brews
21/06/2024 - China Daily
Starbucks has had its membership benefits system in place for a long time, but the highest tier had a relatively low threshold and didn't offer much perceived value.
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618 shopping gala stimulates consumption
21/06/2024 - China Daily
Price is a very basic and core competitiveness for e-commerce platforms as consumers could purchase premium products with high cost-effectiveness during the promotional event, which will satisfy their demand for consumption upgrade.
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Shopping carnival features shift in demand
19/06/2024 - China Daily
Price is a basic and core competitiveness for e-commerce platforms, as consumers are inclined to purchase premium products with high cost-effectiveness during the June 18 shopping festival.
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Tycoon's rags-to-riches story echoes nation's rise
11/03/2024 - China Daily
Wahaha is one of the few private enterprises in China that has been active in the consumer market since the beginning of the market economy and it is still developing rapidly
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Starbucks pork coffee eyes bringing home the bacon
11/03/2024 - China Daily
Starbucks should act really quickly to enhance their consumer experience and products through a differentiation strategy
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Dragon-related products see explosive sales growth ahead of holiday
01/02/2024 - China Daily
China's Generation Z shoppers are displaying a heightened sense of national pride and confidence in Chinese culture
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Durian cakes lead to cross-category price war
01/02/2024 - China Daily
The price war came amid milder economic growth and against the backdrop that Chinese consumers are becoming more rational and cost-sensitive.
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Younger generation keen to shop over long break
17/01/2024 - China Daily
Spring Festival holds paramount significance as the key annual celebration, encompassing the run-up to the holiday and the festival itself, periods that serve as distinct shopping opportunities.
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Private brands spur sales of retail stores
11/01/2024 - China Daily
Private brands signify a distinctive strength of retailers such as Sam's Club and Hema.
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Leisure tea firms seek breakout via HK floats
04/01/2024 - China Daily
Mixue's business model primarily relies on franchise operations, with the majority of its revenue generated from selling goods and equipment to franchise stores, profiting from supply rates.
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The latest consumer trend is 'affordable, high-quality products'
12/12/2023 - SHINE
Retailers with moderately priced products and fairly excellent quality are winning over buyers.
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CHINA SEES SOFT RECOVERY IN FMCG SECTOR IN FIRST 3 QUARTERS
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CHINA SEES SOFT RECOVERY IN FMCG SECTOR IN FIRST 3 QUARTERS
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Singles Day shopping gala drives recovery of consumption
12/12/2023 - China Daily
Chinese consumers were more value-conscious during this year's shopping spree. "They hope to buy cost-effective commodities, rather than just obtaining low-priced goods at the cost of quality."
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Chocolatiers eye nation's robust confectioneries market
12/12/2023 - China Daily
Among all snacks, candy is one of the fastest-recovering subcategories. A major reason behind the sales recovery of candy is that consumers are getting back to outdoor consumption scenarios this year
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Coca-Cola gears up to secure market lead
12/12/2023 - China Daily
It is critical for Coca-Cola to maintain its leadership within the carbonated soft drinks market while strengthening its position in those adjacent sectors
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Singles Day lifts sales for local brands
14/11/2023 - China Daily
Domestic brands have ramped up efforts to increase investment in research and development and improve the quality of products and brand value, which is different from past strategies that only emphasized cost-effectiveness and relied on data traffic.
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Chinese beauty brands'ambitions to go global
30/08/2023 - JingDaily
After years of product and business development in China, more and more C-beauty brands are confident that their products can compete in the global market.
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Young people change their perception toward consumerism
15/08/2023 - China Daily
The COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years taught young people the importance of enhancing immunity, both physically and mentally, when confronted with uncertainties.
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Exclusive China analysis: Consumers spending cautiously but supplement sector holding up well
03/08/2023 - NutraIngredients-Asia
Chinese consumers are still more willing to spend on health supplements instead of beauty and personal care products, although fears of the pandemic have subsided and social activities resumed.
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Consumer goods sector shows signs of recovery
25/06/2023 - SHINE
Most brands are putting more efforts into marketing activities that foster long-term relationships with consumers instead of solely relying on short-term sales promotions.
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Products, brands, services rise in elder care market
25/06/2023 - China Daily
With the aging global population and drop in new births, brands are required to keep expanding their product portfolio to reach full spectrum of the life cycle, through brand extension or acquisitions to de-risk the over-exposure to merely one consumer group.
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How global beauty brands are turning Chinese rivals into allies
14/06/2023 - JingDaily
"Local brands are no longer called 'emerging brands,'and they are gaining influence," Hwee Chung, group business director at Kantar Worldpanel, who oversees the beauty industry, tells Jing Daily.
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Starbucks riding coffee buzz in No 2 economy
31/05/2023 - China Daily
The market landscape is increasingly competitive as more local players enter the sector and take market share from leading players.
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Nestle expands efforts as consumption recovers
01/03/2023 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said "Although consumers are more rational about their brand choices when it comes to consumption, they are still willing to pay premium for innovative products with unique benefits,"
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Walmart China's Q4 points to retail health
01/03/2023 - China Daily Global
"Sam's Club performed exceptionally strong with its distinctive value proposition and locally appealing product offers as well as great omnichannel experiences for its middle-income members in China," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China.
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China's FMCG market showing resilience
12/12/2022 - China Daily
China's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market showed resilience with 3.6 percent year-on-year growth during the first three quarters in 2022.
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EASING COVID MEASURES TO BOOST CONSUMPTION
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EASING COVID MEASURES TO BOOST CONSUMPTION
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Stimulating shopper appetite, boosting consumption
18/11/2022 - China Daily
Jason Yu, managing director of Kantar Worldpanel Greater China, said consumption plays a crucial part in bolstering the economic growth, and Singles Day serves as a pivotal event in unleashing consumers' purchasing potential.
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Singles Day reaping significant retailing bonanza
18/11/2022 - China Daily
Jason Yu, managing director of Kantar Worldpanel Greater China, said, "Chinese consumers have become more rational, and are carefully reviewing their needs and paying more attention to the quality of the things they buy during this year's shopping festival."
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Starbucks charts expansion plan in China for more market share
08/10/2022 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said Starbucks' investment plan and its commitment to the Chinese market have shown strong confidence in the coffee sector.
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A Playbook For China’s $10 Billion Men’s Beauty Market
29/08/2022 - Jing Daily
The under 34-year-old [men] account for over 70 percent in value contribution versus the 50 percent in women,” said Hwee Chung, head of beauty at Kantar Worldpanel.
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Maybelline New York to focus on online channels in China
04/08/2022 - SHINE
The beauty market has become more volatile since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.
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Study: Future of consumption intact
22/06/2022 - China Daily
"Brands should be optimistic about the future, and expect a much better 2023?similar to how 2021 compared with 2020," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel Greater China.
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Metro China to open more stores in nation
23/05/2022 - China Daily
Membership stores that have targeted affluent urban consumers have kept their expansion plans this year as demand is on the surge for affordable and quality merchandise.
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Beauty firm to enhance local cooperation for bigger growth
07/04/2022 - China Daily
People's awareness and fondness of environmentally friendly products are clearly on the rise, said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Unilever's largest ice cream plant opens
07/04/2022 - China Daily
"Now people are buying ice cream at record rates," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel in China and a seasoned retail expert.
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Foreign brands strike gold in China
15/02/2022 - China Daily
China's vast domestic demand, which contributed to nearly two-thirds of the country's economic growth last year, provided ample space for multinational consumer goods brands
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Consumption will be top catchphrase ahead
18/01/2022 - China Daily
China should take prompt and effective measures to shore up consumption amid COVID-induced uncertainties in 2022, as "stabilizing growth" will remain the common thread running through this year's economic playbook
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KFC, Pop Mart reap sizzling award from cooperation
11/01/2022 - China Daily
The recent collaboration between the world's leading chicken restaurant chain KFC and top domestic blind box producer and toymaker Pop Mart has created a frenzy on the internet
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Year-end reflects vitality in shopping
05/01/2022 - China Daily
Chinese spent at a brisk pace over the recent New Year's Day holiday period, with an early rush to retail establishments, recreational activities and duty-free shops painting a sanguine picture for consumption in 2022
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Retailers gain while Walmart faces trouble
31/12/2021 - China Daily
In recent years, Walmart China has had a mixed performance. It closed about 80 hypermarkets over the past four years
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Alibaba ramps up grocery chain biz with 3 new stores
30/12/2021 - China Daily
Freshippo, the grocery retail chain of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, is adding three new membership stores next month, taking the total number of such stores to seven since debuting its membership-only warehouse chain in October 2020.
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Walmart's hypermarkets, Sam's Clubs announce mixed performances
25/11/2021 - China Daily
The two business models of Walmart Inc in China have shown a mixed performance of late in the country.
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Consumers continue to support health, wellbeing products
22/11/2021 - China Daily
As consumers in China adapt to the new reality of COVID-19 in 2021, they continued to reach for brands they trust, with health and wellbeing products taking the lead in attracting consumers, and digital channels remained a key driver for the sector's rise, according to an industry report.
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Singles Day focuses on development, green future
16/11/2021 - China Daily
Instead of staggering revenue, the main considerations for this year's D11, which was launched by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group 12 years ago, were inclusive growth and eco-friendliness.
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12th Singles Day festival marked by less flash and more rational shopping
12/11/2021 - China Daily
Some consumers opted for more rational shopping in this 12th year Nov 11 shopping.
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Can C-Beauty Brands Cultivate Loyal Consumers?
10/11/2021 - Jing Daily
How C-beauty can cultivate loyal customer base and drive more sustainable growth. The Chinese market is a growth engine for many industries. But for any brand to secure sustainable development in the country, whether it is a domestic or international label, ensuring consumer loyalty must be a top priority.
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New cosmetics brands cash in as pandemic changes beauty habits
02/07/2021 - China Daily
"These trends are largely reflective of changing habits in light of the pandemic," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China. "Wearing masks highlights the importance of eye contour care, and social distancing and the staying-put trend have reduced the need to avoid sunshine or wear lipstick."
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China Consumers Continue To Boost E-Commerce Spending: Bain & Kantar
02/07/2021 - Forbes
E-commerce has been the only retail channel to experience rapid growth in China’s fast-moving consumer good industry since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new research report released today in Bain & Company in collaboration with Kantar Worldpanel.
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Consumer boost to spur O2O retail
10/05/2021 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said the 24 new measures are testimony to the government's efforts to foster new types of retail, especially those empowered by digital technology to boost consumption.
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Suning hoping to get its retail wind back after financial input from major State firms
10/05/2021 - China Daily
"The retail market in China has seen a drastic change, with traditional retailers such as Suning undergoing a major transformation, which would require massive capital investment to build digital and supply chain infrastructure," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Retail gets boost as promotions launched
10/05/2021 - China Daily
The string of measures came just in time for the five-day holiday, which marks the first long period in which consumers have been able to enjoy travel and many leisure activities since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, said Jason Yu, general manager of consultancy Kantar Worldpanel China.
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COVID-19 puts at-home cooking on front burner
01/02/2021
Kantar's research found that high quality, healthy products with attractive packaging or prestigious brands are priorities for consumers.
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Health, wellness market poised for more growth in 2021
10/12/2020 - China Daily
The country saw FMCG sales flatten in the first nine months of 2020 after three straight years of more than 5 percent of annual growth, the report by consultancies Bain&Co and Kantar Worldpanel said.
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SK-II brand finds fresh purpose, digital market channels to satisfy consumers
10/12/2020 - China Daily
Consumers are also keen to buy products that underscore sustainable practices in sourcing and manufacturing. According to Who Cares Who Does report from Kantar Worldpanel, the ratio of environment supporters in the total number of consumers has increased to 53 percent, up 13 percentage points year-on-year.
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FMCG sector sees robust sales in nation
23/11/2020 - China Daily
Kantar Worldpanel said the 22 FMCG companies attracted over 100 million urban Chinese households during the 12 months ended Oct 9, with dairy producers Yili, Mengniu and P&G each attracting more than 160 million families.
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McCafe plans to invest more in China market amid percolating sales
18/11/2020 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said there is great potential for the on-premises coffee sector to grow and customers are becoming more differentiated.
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Food companies benefit from virus crisis
18/11/2020 - Shanghai Daily
A total of 22 consumer goods players managed to attract as many as 100 million domestic households in the 12 months to the end of the third quarter this year, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Chinese men paying more attention to personal care
12/11/2020 - CGTN
"A lot of the unisex products lines do offer a wider portfolio or choices for the consumers, while the men-specific products tend to be two-in-one or three-in-one. We do believe that in the future, among younger consumers, there will be greater product adoptions especially for very specific product lines for their specific usage occasions," said Jason Yu, managing director of Kantar Worldpanel, global expert in shoppers' behavior.
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Companies rush to meet demand for healthy food products
07/11/2020 - Shanghai Daily
Chinese consumers are increasingly buying healthy foods, snacks, and nutritional supplements - and companies at the China International Import Expo are vying to meet the demand.
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New York IPO Turns Chinese Household Goods Retailer Into Billionaire
14/10/2020 - Forbes
Consumers whose income is affected by the pandemic will step up the hunt for value-for-money products like those provided by Miniso.
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Bricklayer To Billionaire: China’s Second-Richest Man Rose From Rags To Extreme Riches—But Will It Last?
15/09/2020 - Forbes
Nongfu Spring has managed to stand out in China’s fiercely competitive bottled water market by being the first to differentiate his offerings, says Jason Yu, a Shanghai-based managing director at consultancy Kantar Worldpanel.
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Cities jostle for talent as livestreaming gains ground
07/07/2020 - China Daily
With livestreaming salvaging stagnant retail sales hampered in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cities are competing with each other to attract talent that can turn clicks into cash.
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Foreign brands shine in China: study
04/07/2020 - China Daily
Foreign consumer brands have outgrown their Chinese counterparts for the first time in four years in China because of deepened localization and prompt actions taken to cater to fast-changing consumer needs, data from a recent survey showed.
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Master Of Mystery: The New Billionaire Who Made A Fortune Selling Toys In Blind Boxes
02/07/2020 - Forbes
Pop Mart is not the only seller of blind boxes, but it has a lead. According to industry-research firm Frost and Sullivan, Pop Mart has 8.5% of the market
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Ice cream sales to set summer afire
05/05/2020 - China Daily
The ice cream business has already reaped double-digit growth in China so far this year. And signs are, the uptrend is likely to sustain,
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Dolling up, despite a mask
14/04/2020 - China Daily
Reduced social contact amid the epidemic resulted in cosmetics' purchasing frequency decreasing by 40 percent between Jan 24 and Feb 21, data from consultancy Kantar Worldpanel China show. Offline sales' drop was greater.
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Big demand boosts sales of disinfection products
02/04/2020 - China Daily
The fast growth of household cleaning products was mainly driven by higher market penetration rates and increases in per-consumer purchases, said Ye Xiang, associate account manager of consultancy Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Shoppers return as China's retailers adapt to outbreak
05/03/2020 - CGTN
"In 2019, retail sales growth in China was already at a five-year low amid the pressure of macro economies and China-U.S. trade disputes. COVID-19 brought more pressure to retail sales development in the first quarter," Kantar General Manager Jason Yu told CGTN.
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CORONAVIRUS TO AFFECT RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM SECTORS
05/02/2020 - ICS
Epidemic Impact on Consumer purchase behaviour
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Retailers see rebound once infections decline
03/02/2020 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said the impact on the retail sector during the Spring Festival holiday and first quarter period will be mostly visible in the catering, tourism and department store sectors.
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Brands prepare to woo Chinese sports-loving consumers
02/12/2019 - China Daily
Charles Chen, associate account director of consultancy Kantar Worldpanel China, said besides brand reputation, companies also expect to build a healthy and dynamic brand image, in line with people's increasing preference for a healthier lifestyle in China.
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China's Richest 2019: King Of Beverages Zong Qinghou Aims To Revitalize Wahaha
07/11/2019 - Forbes
Jason Yu, a Shanghai-based general manager at research firm Kantar Worldpanel says, “It is very hard to get consumer attention today, and if you want to do that, you have to engage and interact with them nonstop.”
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Amorepacific in hybrid approach to China market
30/10/2019 - China Daily
To better engage with an army of new and existing consumers, deployment of both high-end and mass market products will be the dual focal points for South Korean cosmetics company Amorepacific in China.
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Retail giant Metro AG forges partnership with Wumei
23/10/2019 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel, said the price indicates the investors' optimistic views on Metro's profiting capacities, if compared with the Carrefour's deal to Suning.com.
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Fast-moving consumer goods see 5.6% Q3 growth
23/10/2019 - China Daily
Kantar Worldpanel, the global market leader in consumer panels, reports that the total spending of FMCG grew by 5.6 percent in the 12 weeks to Sept 6, compared to the same period last year.
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Changing patterns of retail consumption
10/09/2019 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, a market research firm, believes that the resounding demand for Costco products is a clear indicator of the changing consumption patterns in China."The crowds at the Costco outlet indicate that consumption demand from affluent Chinese consumers remains robust," said Yu
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Costco cuts debut short after shoppers swamp store
10/09/2019 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of market consultancy Kantar Worldpanel China, said the quality and good prices of Costco's food products are a major attraction to Chinese consumers, as the demand for such products has grown. The retailer could bolster its fresh food offerings to increase their customer retention rate here, Yu said.
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Brands are working to establish emotional connections with shoppers amid rise in experience-driven consumption
22/08/2019 - China Daily
Recognizing the importance of immersion and occasion in consumption, Heytea rolls out seasonal delicacies and co-branded side-items with specific themes.
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Huawei Grabs More Of The China Phone Market As Overseas Demand Wanes Amid Trade Tensions
14/08/2019 - Forbes
Huawei strong brand image in its home market will help it capture even more market share.
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Foreign firms target night market success with niche offerings
24/07/2019 - China Daily
KFC started to sell late night treats including spicy kebabs and stewed fowl, traditional late night treats in southern China.
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Everything parents might need at city expo
23/07/2019 - Shanghai Daily
Maternity and infant products sales among city shoppers in China advanced 14.2 percent in the 12 months to the end of June.
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Homegrown brands lead foreign firms in domestic market
20/06/2019 - China Daily
Chinese brands dominated the Top 10 most chosen brands' list in 2018, with Yili leading the pack in the country for the fourth consecutive year, a report by Kantar Worldpanel Division Asia said.
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FMCG sector records strong growth
20/06/2019 - China Daily
The growth rate of 2018 was slightly faster than the previous year's 4.7 percent, with premiumization again playing a significant role in the sector's recovery, or achieving average selling prices up by 4.6 percent as consumers continued to demonstrate a willingness to trade up, as per the latest China Shopper Report from Kantar Worldpanel and Bain & Company, Premium Products, Small Brands and Now New Retail.
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No surprises among China's biggest bra
20/06/2019 - Shanghai Daily
Dairy producer Yili has continued to be the most chosen brand in China's mainland for the fourth consecutive year, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Walmart banks on tech innovation
22/04/2019 - China Daily
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said Walmart has to roll out more innovations to further improve its operational efficiency and achieve growth through diversified retail businesses.
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Consumers in lower-tier cities driving consumption demand
18/04/2019 - China Daily
In the cosmetics segment, for instance, residents of smaller cities pumped 38 percent year-on-year of online spending on cosmetics last year, dwarfing just 16 percent recorded by their counterparts in major cities, according to consultancy Kantar Worldpanel.
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Fonterra brings Anchor fresh milk to China
18/04/2019 - China Daily
Data from Kantar Worldpanel confirmed such findings. Annual consumption for liquid milk per household has stabilized at 55 liters to 60 liters in the past few years. This is roughly one-fifth of the level in the United States and Europe.
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30 Under 30 Asia 2019: This 27-Year-Old Is Reshaping China's Tea-Drinking Culture
02/04/2019 - Forbes
“Without HEYTEA, people may just get some of Starbucks’ beverages,” says Jason Yu, a China-based general manager at consultancy Kantar Worldpanel. “Now, they have way more options.”
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Defying slowdown with robot servers and AI menus
11/03/2019 - Bloomberg
“China’s economy is slowing but I don’t think it’ll have a material impact on fast food,” said Jason Yu, Shanghai-based general manager of Kantar Worldpanel in Greater China.
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KFC not chickening out of expansion plans in China
07/03/2019 - THE STRAITS TIMES
"As Chinese customers are more sophisticated and diverse, retailers need to focus on the more segmented demand by offering various options," said Kantar's Mr Yu.
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Suning buys 37 Wanda dept stores
21/02/2019 - China Daily
"Department stores and shopping centers in major cities in China, at present, still play a very significant role in gathering visitors," said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China
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Consumer goods spending up amongst weak market performance
13/02/2019 - SHINE
Six out of the 10 top retailers tracked by Kantar Worldpanel reported stronger performance in 2018, thanks to the opening of new stores, expansion of format portfolios, and digital transformation.
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Sam's Club bullish on membership model's popularity and profitability
24/01/2019 - China Daily App
With the brand's unique positioning, its loyalty membership and offers, it is doing better than general hypermarkets, despite its small proportion of the overall market, said Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Is China’s Hottest Video App, Douyin, the New WeChat for Luxury?
23/01/2019 - Jing Daily
“The video format on Douyin is vertical, so the right content and format is the key in determining if a video can go viral on Douyin,” said Jason Yu, General Manager of Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Brands grabbing market share from the West
22/01/2019 - China Daily App
A recent report by Kantar Worldpanel and global consultancy Bain & Co said that in 2017 Chinese fast-moving consumer goods brands realized 7.7 percent year-on-year growth in sales, but represented 98 percent of market share growth.
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Chinese brands wrest edge in FMCG sector
04/12/2018 - China Daily App
Local brands' lead is also due to higher penetration rates and stronger volume growth relative to price growth, according to the report published jointly by Kantar Worldpanel and Bain&Co.
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Emerging local brands reshape China's retail landscape: report
29/11/2018 - CGTN
China's FMCG industry saw its expansion moderate in the first half of 2018, while posting a two-speed growth trajectory, with personal and home care growing at a much faster rate than food and beverage, according to the latest annual China shopper report from market research firms Kantar Worldpanel and Bain & Company.
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Small and tech savvy firms in China are shaking up the personal care sector
29/11/2018 - CNBC
Such businesses are taking advantage of lower barriers to entry offered by the rise of the digital economy, Bain said in the report on Chinese shopping trends, co-written with consultancy Kantar Worldpanel.
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Beauty Valley is On the Rise
29/11/2018 - China Daily
Yu Jian, general manager of shopper behavior specialist Kantar Worldpanel, released the Kantar Worldpanel Beauty Panel which concluded from 40,000 samples from 373 tier 1 to tier 5 cities in China. The report said that cosmetics is leading the growth in fast-moving consumer goods sector. And both Chinese and foreign brands are attracting consumers in their own ways.
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Chinese brands outpace multinationals gaining new customers: study
27/11/2018 - Shanghai Daily
Chinese consumer goods brands are posting faster growth in terms of consumer penetration and expansion of consumer base in the past year, a recent study by Kantar Worldpanel reveals.
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Economic Watch: China's beauty market goes beyond "skin deep"
27/11/2018 - Xinhua Net
"The tariff reduction is expected to benefit the growth of imported cosmetics, which might continue to expand at 30 percent to 40 percent in the next few years," said Jason Yu, Greater China General Manager of Kantar Worldpanel, a global marketing consultancy.
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Consumer goods market continues explosive growth
27/11/2018 - China Daily App
Fast-moving consumer goods producers P&G and Yili have been named the most widely accessed brands, reaching 160 million urban Chinese households during the year ending on Oct 5, according to a recent report from Kantar Worldpanel.
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Singles Day achieves new sales record
15/11/2018 - China Daily App
In addition to Singles Day, global brands will definitely see China as one of its most promising markets year-round and the country is becoming a solid growth engine, said Jason Yu, China general manager of Kantar Worldpanel.
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Samsung's hopes for reviving Galaxy in China are under threat
23/08/2018 - Nikkei Asia Review
Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo match global leader with affordable, feature-rich devices
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Lipstick Economy: China's color cosmetics market sees booming growth
22/08/2018 - CGTN
The compact cosmetic essential is often seen as bellwether for market dynamics, and in China it's seeing a booming revival
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Starbucks, Costa take on the challenge of growing the coffee business in China, the traditional land of tea
21/08/2018 - South China Morning Post
China’s coffee shop market is set to grow at nearly 6 per cent a year in the next five years, but competition is fierce and is forcing the chains to innovate
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Local consumer brands growing faster in Chinese market: report
28/06/2018 - CGTN
Chinese brands continue to edge up against foreign brands among FMCG in the key areas of packaged food, beverages, personal care and home care.
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China Consumer Goods Market Rebounds: Analysts: Local brands continue to gain share over foreign brands
28/06/2018 - CGTN
China's growing middle class continues to seek out high quality consumer goods, with value growth rebounding in 2017.
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China sees fast growth in consumer goods market in 2017: report
27/06/2018 - Xinhua net
China saw rapid growth in the FMCG market in 2017 as growing middle-class consumers spent more on premium and healthier products
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China sees fast growth in consumer goods market in 2017: report
27/06/2018 - China Daily
China saw rapid growth in the fast-moving consumer goods market in 2017 as growing middle-class consumers spent more on premium and healthier products
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Trade war or not, China Inc already reining in American brands
27/06/2018 - Reuters
local brands snatched almost three-quarters of China's 639 billion yuan ($97 billion) market for fast-moving consumer goods.
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Beauty brands embrace new trends to remain popular
27/05/2018 - Shanghai Daily
L’Oreal Paris and Pechoin managed to attract new consumers to their brands while remaining the most chosen brands of Chinese consumers
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Interview: Kantar’s Jason Yu discusses Chinese retail trends
09/05/2018 - FOODBEV
An interview for Jason Yu on discussing Chinese retail trends.
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Lotte to sell stores to Wumart for $230m
27/04/2018 - China Daily
Lotte will sell a 87.38 percent stake in Lotte Mart in Beijing to Wumart and keep the remaining shares.
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Meituan Dianping invests US$63.5 million in local milk tea chain store Heytea
25/04/2018 - Shanghai Daily
Chinese consumers spend an average of US$160 annually on out-of-home dining and non-alcoholic beverages annually, according to a latest report by Kantar Worldpanel.
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How F&B manufacturers can seize product opportunities for young mothers and families in China
09/04/2018 - FoodNavigator-Asia
Young mothers and families in China increasingly have greater spending power — and one market expert has revealed how food and beverage firms can boost sales in in this segment.
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'Girl power': Tmall releases new study on behaviours of female consumers in China
06/03/2018 - The Drum
Tmall,joint with Kantar Worldpanel, has released a report on the growing beauty demands and the female consumer trends in China.
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Tencent planning push into retail sector
13/12/2017 - China Daily
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd plans to buy a 5 percent stake in hypermarket operator Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd.
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Another brick in the wall for web retailers
03/12/2017 - China Daily
Chinese shoppers have array of outlets as brands cross over into cyberspace
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Groceries fuel global online sales surge
22/11/2017 - Shanghai Daily
Global online sales of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) are expected to hit US$170 billion by 2025 — more than doubling to 10 percent of the market.
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Hotpot finds sweet spot
06/11/2017
Haidilao Hotpot, the restaurant chain that leads the hotpot catering market in China, launched an instant variety of its famous offering last quarter.
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Instant nourishers gain strength
06/11/2017 - China Daily
China's instant food market, where noodles and frozen food reigned supreme once upon a time but fell upon bad times due to the rise of food delivery firms, is not only recovering but set to grow rapidly again.
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McDonald's name change signifies shift in strategy
28/10/2017 - China Daily
McDonald's China's name changed to Jin Gong Men, which is a power shift within McDonald's China business.
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China consumers consumption sector has been seen some changes
26/10/2017 - ICS
Jason Yu, General Manager Great China of Kantar Worldpanel has an interview with ICS TV on China shoppers consumption trend.
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China Shoppers Rein in Spending on Cookies to Pop Drinks: Survey
25/10/2017 - Reuters
The China Shopper Report offers detailed insights into consumer spending patterns beyond broader official retail sales.
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Online not the best bet for deals
25/10/2017 - China Daily
E-commerce platforms have redefined the shopping carnivals for brands to convey their key information.
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Brand loyalty not hit by digital buying
25/10/2017 - Shanghai Daily
Rising purchases via digital channels have had little impact on certain consumer behavior such as brand loyalty.
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Internet giants target booming retail sector
07/09/2017 - Shanghai Daily
China’s ecommerce retailers are looking to expand in the offline retail sector either by having their own presence or working with existing ones.
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Efficiency quest shrinks Walmart store size
08/08/2017 - China Daily
Walmart China is getting smaller in terms of store size to improve its efficiency and enhance convenience for shoppers.
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China’s FMCG sales post rebound in Q2
25/07/2017 - Shanghai Daily
Sales of fast moving consumer goods in China in the second quarter rebounded as retailers sought to diversify shopping channels available for consumers.
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Multinationals losing battle for Chinese consumers
21/06/2017 - Financial Times
International brands in China are losing market share to domestic companies.
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Food delivery market shows tasty potential
21/06/2017 - China Daily
A rising number of Chinese shoppers prefer restaurant food and delivery to their home or dining out, despite a five-year low in home consumption growth.
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Lotte to sell loss-making stores
02/06/2017 - China Daily
Lotte Mart is expected to sell some of its loss-making stores in China, a South Korean newspaper reported.
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Domestic brands dominate
02/06/2017 - Shanghai Daily
Domestic names dominated a list for the 10 most chosen consumer brands in China, a latest study showed.
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Chinese customers prove loyal to domestic daily consumer goods
01/06/2017 - China Daily
Chinese brands are dominating the fast moving consumer goods industry.
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Revenues drop for under pressure Lotte
02/03/2017 - China Daily
South Korea's Lotte Group has suffered from sluggish growth in its retail business in China.
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P&G, Yili and Mengniu top brands in reaching Chinese
05/12/2016 - South China Morning Post
Procter & Gamble, Inner Mongolia Yili and China Mengniu Dairy topped the ranks of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that reached the most Chinese households in 2016, a survey found.
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Suning leads fundraising round in Yiguo
01/12/2016 - China Daily
E-commerce platforms' share in the fresh produce sector is below 5 percent, the lowest among all online tradable products.
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Retailers must shift to tap online buying
25/11/2016 - Shanghai Daily
The size of online FMCG spending in China jumped 36.5 percent in 2015, with growth in volume compensating for a decline in average selling price.
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Chinese consumers ready for 11.11 boom
10/11/2016 - South China Morning Post
Alibaba Singles’ Day sales growth momentum to continue, albeit amid shifting preferences among mainland consumers
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Skincare, make-up drive consumer goods growth
30/09/2016 - China Daily
Dabao leads Kantar Worldpanel's 2016 Cosmetic Brand Footprint ranking with 23.1 percent of the population, on average twice a year.
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Online grocery sales outpace FMCG market
30/09/2016 - Shanghai Daily
The third annual Future of E-commerce in FMCG study shows that globally e-commerce now accounts for 4.4 percent of all FMCG sales.
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Modern Trade back for Growth for 2nd quarter of 2016
22/08/2016 - Retail News
Kantar Worldpanel reports the spending in FMCG in 2nd quarter of 2016 grew by 4.6% year on year, faster than the 2.0% growth rate reported in 1st quarter.
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China's local consumer brands gain more market share
03/07/2016 - China Daily
The fifth annual China Shopper Report suggests that the rise of the service sector in China and its higher paying jobs has helped boost growth among brands in premium categories.
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Walmart, JD pursue profit in a united front
22/06/2016 - Shanghai Daily
Walmart plans to sell its wholly owned Chinese e-commerce business Yihaodian to JD.com and aims to improve its position in China.
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Wal-Mart resets strategy with new partnership with JD.com
22/06/2016 - China Daily
The new alliance between Wal-Mart Stores Inc and JD.com Inc is expected to give Wal-Mart wider customer access and offer a fresh start to its struggling retail business in China.
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Chinese brands best performers in China: consumer goods survey
19/05/2016 - China Daily
The 2016 Brand Footprint showed the three best performing local brands of 2015 are Chinese brands: Yili, Mengnui and Bright.
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Yili named consumers’ top brand
19/05/2016 - Shanghai Daily
Dairy company Yili was the most popular consumer brand in China last year, according to 2016 Brand Footprint Report.
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Consumption of daily necessity goods slows in China
04/05/2016 - ShanghaiDaily.com
Chinese consumers spending of fast moving consumer goods grew a mere 2 percent in the first quarter from a year go.
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KFC opens concept store in Shanghai as fast food enters the digital age
04/05/2016 - China Daily
KFC sees the development of the concept store as a move to reposition itself to keep up with the latest in social and consumer demands.
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Metro to accelerate franchise business in China
15/04/2016 - China Daily
German wholesaler Metro China is to speed up the development of its franchise business, and introduce its convenience store brand MyMart this year.
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Wal-Mart to open 60 new stores by 2017
08/04/2016 - China Daily
Wal-Mart China is opening 60 new stores in the country by 2017 as part of its efforts to integrate its hypermarkets, membership stores and online platform to offer customers more convenience and quality products.
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Kantar report highlights Chinese dairy market opportunities
31/03/2016 - Dairy Reporter
A new report by Kantar Worldpanel gives an overview of the state of the Chinese dairy market that says there are opportunities for international companies.
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Sales of Orion in China hit record high of W1.3 tr
12/02/2016 - The Korea Herald
Orion is the first Korean snack and confectionary company to sell goods to over 100 million Chinese households in 2015.
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Avon brings in new head to turn around flagging fortunes
12/01/2016 - China Daily
Avon Products Inc, the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics,dismissed rumors that it is exiting China after a prolonged slump in sales.
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M&S puts stamp on Beijing
18/12/2015 - China Daily
Marks & Spencer Plc, the British clothing and food retailer, opened its first flagship store in Beijing.
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P&G tops FMCG reach in China
27/11/2015 - warc
Procter & Gamble (P&G) maintained its lead in the consumer goods market in China over the past year after achieving 95.5% penetration of urban households, a new report has revealed.
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Sales worth billions in just a 'Singles Day'
11/11/2015 - South China Morning Post
Online extravaganza started by Alibaba to coincide with traditional celebration has grown into the country's largest annual shopping spree
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Chinese FMCG spend growth down to 2.7%
02/11/2015 - Research
Spending in FMCG grew by 4.7% for the year to September 2015, although there was a significant drop on a quarterly basis according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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FMCG sales skid as shoppers turn to online
20/10/2015 - China Daily
Sales of FMCG have been slowing in China, with online retailers eroding market shares of bricks-and-mortar stores, Bain & Co and Kantar Worldpanel said in China Shoppe Report-Volume Two.
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Asian FMCG brands gain ground
19/10/2015 - warc
The hitherto rapid growth in consumption of FMCG products across Asia is slowing, but a new study says local brands are growing twice as fast as global ones.
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Chinese shoppers turn to home-grown mainland brands
15/10/2015 - South China Morning Post
Local products are gaining ground on international rivals by 2015 Asia Brand Power report.
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Biostime swallows Swisse
21/09/2015 - China Daily
Biostime is acquiring the stake in Swisse indicates that Biostime is actively diversifying its product offers beyond the core infant milk business.
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AB InBev and SABMiller merger to create beer giant
18/09/2015 - China Daily.com.cn
A proposed takeover by Anheuser-Busch InBev indication that the global beer industry is heading for a period of consolidation and market domination.
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Boomtime ahead for online FMCG sales, says study
09/07/2015 - China Daily.com.cn
Kantar Worldpanel forests sales of FMCG goods through online platforms will reach $130 billion by the end of 2025.
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Online sales proportion to double
09/07/2015 - Shanghai Daily
Kantar Worldpanel forecast that the proportion of online sales is expected to double in the next 10 years to 7.8 percent globally.
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Foreign firms find the going tough in China's FMCG market
02/07/2015 - China Daily
2015 Shopper Report shows the growth slowed further in China FMCG market with foreign brands seeing a steeper erosion in market share.
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China’s FMCG market expansion slows
30/04/2015 - Shanghai Daily
Official statistics also showed China’s economy grew in the first quarter at its weakest pace since early 2009.
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Retailers feeling online pressure
03/04/2015 - China Daily
The traditional brick-and-mortar retail sector suffered setbacks last year and have been feeling the online pinch.
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L'Oreal Chinese mainland sales rise by 7.7%
01/04/2015 - Ecns.cn
L'Oreal hold one press conference in Shanghai Tuesday and reported that Chinese mainland sales rose by 7.7%.
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Growth prospects bright for companies this year
23/03/2015 - China Daily
The pet food market witnessed sluggish growth in China last year.About 7.5 percent of Chinese families buy pet food.
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Chinese shoppers dropping Western companies
12/03/2015 - China Daily
In the battle to grow market share in China, Western retailers are on the losing end, prompting them to develop multi-format strategies to retain customers.
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IPhone 6's popularity drives Apple's China share
10/03/2015 - AP
iPhone 6 has driven Apple's market share in China to its highest ever while Samsung has continued to lose ground.
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Carrefour to open 15 new hypermarkets in China
06/03/2015 - China Daily
Carrefour is expected to open 15 new hypermarkets in China this year and roll out more "convenience stores" aimed at customers in local communities.
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Shift in growth of retail sales by regions
12/02/2015 - ShanghaiDaily.com
Kantar Worldpanel reports that China FMCG market has entered a new era with a mild single digit growth rate around 5-6%.
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Picky consumers spur growth in online fresh food sales in China
20/01/2015 - ShanghaiDaily.com
Kantar Worldpanel’s Yu predicts that as many as 80 percent of smaller fresh food retailers will go bust.
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Microsoft to popularize Windows on mobile
08/01/2015 - China Daily.com.cn
Microsoft is going down market in Hong Kong and other neighboring markets with the hope of building up a sizeable user base that can help popularize Windows OS.
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Wumei to buy stake in B&Q China
23/12/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Jason Yu expressed views on Wumei bought B&Q China through China Daily.
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Wal-Mart bullish over Sam's Club
18/12/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
For the plan of opening seven more high-end Sam's Club,Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, said that represent a very different market segment.
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Smaller cities key to Watsons' growth
18/12/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
The Watsons chain of health and beauty stores will continue to strengthen its presence using existing stores in first-and second-tier cities and expanding in lower-tier cities in the Chinese mainland.
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Wal-Mart cuts another 250 jobs, shuts office
03/12/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Jason Yu,general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, expressed views on Wal-Mart cutting 250 Chinese jobs and closing its regional office.
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Wal-Mart axes senior jobs, stores
28/11/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will optimize the organization under the growing pressure from local rivals and online retail sales.
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Snack food enjoys healthy growth
28/11/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel China, expressed the views on China snack food market with China Daily.
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Warum Aldi es in China schwer haben wird
26/11/2014 - DIE WELT
Jason Yu,General Manager of Kantar Worldpanel in China,got an interview for the topic with Aldi expand its market to China.
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Slowdown persists for FMCG sales
01/11/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
China's consumer market has seen a significant slowdown in growth over the past two years, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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China’s ‘new normal’ for consumption
28/10/2014 - Financial Times
China's consumer market has seen a significant slowdown in growth over the past two years, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Chinese nail down home advantage
16/10/2014 - InsideRetail.asia
Kantar Worldpanel reports China FMCG growth of Q3 2013 recovered to 6.9 per cent, higher than both Q2 (4.7 per cent) and Q1 (4.6 per cent) .
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China's major retailers lose shoppers
22/09/2014 - Xinhua.net
Four of China's five largest retail groups lost customers in the 12-week period ending on Aug. 8 ,according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Fonterra, Beingmate to team up for bigger slice of China market
28/08/2014 - ShanghaiDaily.com
Zealand’s dairy giant Fonterra form a partnership with Chinese infant food manufacturer Beingmate to drive the growing demand for high-end dairy products.
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P&G drops weaker brands to focus on core product gains
05/08/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
P&G has plans to dump about 90 of its smaller and less popular brands and to concentrate on making its existing brands even stronger.
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China brands beat global rivals
28/07/2014 - Reuters
nearly two-thirds of foreign brands surveyed lost market share in China last year, according to the Shopper report.
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China FMCG growth stabilises
18/07/2014 - InsideRetail.asia
The sector posted value growth of 5.6 per cent for the year to June 13, reports researcher Kantar Worldpanel with lower tier cities the key driver for total growth.
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FMCG stabilizes, local retailers surge
16/07/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Growth of fast-moving consumer goods stabilized in the second quarter, Kantar Worldpanel said. Local retailers, meanwhile, continue to gain ground.
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Reignwood buys stake in coconut water company
15/07/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Reignwood will acquire the stake in the New York City-based All Market, owner of Vita Cocoindicates. This indicates an aspiration to develop premium niche segments such as coconut water in the emerging beverage market in China according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Fmcg brands in China forced to fight harder for share
11/07/2014 - Costcutter
According to 2014 Chinese Shopper Report,60% of foreign-owned brands had lost market share in China in 2013.
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China's FMCG market slows
04/07/2014 - warc
China's FMCG market is growing at one third the rate of three years ago with the share of foreign brands taking a hit in all categories according to China Shopper Report 2014.
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Foreign brands losing battle for Chinese consumers
01/07/2014 - Reuters
China Shopper Report 2014 by Kantar Worldpanel and Bain & Company launched today.
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The top ten most-chosen food brands in China
23/05/2014 - just-food
China, like India, is a market where local food brands dominate, according to data from the latest Kantar Worldpanel Brand Footprint study.
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Colgate leads Kantar's brand footprint ranking in Asia
14/05/2014 - Campaign Asia.com
Colgate continues its reign as the most chosen FMCG brand in Asia, according to a Kantar Wroldpanel ranking of consumer brands.
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Food categories lead slowdown in retail growth
13/05/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Retail markets in the first quarter have seen growth slow to 6.1 percent compared with 10.4 percent a year ago,according toglobal market research institution Kantar Worldpanel.
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Cookiemaker announces plans to roll into smaller cities
29/04/2014 - China Daily
Kantar Worldpanel China General Manager Jason Yu expressed its views on cookie maker Mondelez entering into smaller cities.
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Ito Yokado to shut Beijing shop
08/04/2014 - ecns.cn
Bricks-and-mortar retailers under growing pressure from e-commerce.The penetration of e-commerce is now 29 percent according to Kantar Worldpanel's report.
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Chinese shoppers desire premium fast-moving consumer goods
31/03/2014 - China Daily.com.cn
Despite growth deceleration in China's fast-moving consumer goods market, customers' desire of upgrading to premium products is set to be the sector's driving force.
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Wumart feels pressure of rising costs and tougher competition
14/03/2014 - China Daily
China largest retailer Wumart Stores reported its first decline in full-year net profit in more than six years.Jason Yu,General Manager of Kantar Worldapel China,expressed his views.
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'Metrosexual' Lifestyle Boost China's Cosmetics Industry
27/02/2014 - International Business Times
Data released by consumer research firm Kantar Worldpanel shows that 73% of Chinese men in China’s biggest cities now think looking good is an essential part of being successful at work for both men and women.
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Tesco brand reportedly to be dropped
25/02/2014 - ecns.cn
Tesco Plc, is reportedly dropping its brand in China when it officially enters into a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise Ltd.
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Tesco brand reportedly to be dropped
25/02/2014 - China Daily
Tesco Plc is reportedly dropping its brand in China when it officially enters into a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise Ltd.
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Variety of forces tug on shoppers' purse strings
21/02/2014 - China Daily
The government austerity drive and a slowing economy have dealt blows to the sale of consumer goods, particularly luxury brands and high-end products.
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Male spending on grooming products on the rise
19/02/2014 - South China Morning Post
Sales of male grooming products in China grew 7 per cent in the past year, retails analysts said.
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Asia's male grooming sector growing faster
18/02/2014 - Campaign Asia
Thanks to Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan, sales of male grooming products in Asia are growing faster
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Grooming Chinese men
18/02/2014 - Brand-E
China has seen the rapid emergence of male grooming brands in recent years with both international and local manufacturers making their masculine plays.
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Revlon kisses China goodbye
03/01/2014 - China Daily
Jason Yu, General Manager of Kantar Worldpanel China,had an interview with China Dialy on Revlon quiting China market.
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Carrefour shops around for new locations in China
06/12/2013 - China Daily
According to Kantar Worldpanel report, Carrefour still experienced a loss of shoppers at national levels across all regions.
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Samsung and Xiaomi 'rise in popularity as Apple lags behind'
28/11/2013 - South China Morning Post
Samsung and Xiaomi are the big winners in China's smartphone market this year while Apple sales dropped, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
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Life in the shadow of China's Alibaba
26/11/2013 - Reuters
Jason Yu, Manager Director of Kantar Worldpanel, had an interview with Reuters on the China ecommerce developoment.
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Online shopping splurge one for the record books
12/11/2013 - Shanghai Daily
A Kantar Worldpanel study showed that up to a third of consumers are spending their money online this year instead of in traditional stores.
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China's marketing focus shifts to share
06/11/2013 - WARC
The new volume of China Shopper Report 2013 from Kantar Worldpanel China, joint study with Bain,found that Chinese brands had captured 70% of the market growth from 2011 to 2012.
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Report: Windows Phone overtakes iOS in Italy and makes progress in Europe
05/11/2013 - TNW
The report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech showed that Windows Phone has overtaken iOS in Italy for the three months to September 2013.
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Walmart has more in store for nation
31/10/2013 - Linkshop
According to a report by market research firm Kantar Worldpanel, strong growth is now coming from shoppers in lower-tier cities.
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Walmart has more in store for nation
25/10/2013 - China Daily
According to a report by market research firm Kantar Worldpanel, strong growth is now coming from shoppers in lower-tier cities.
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Wumart buys CP Lotus stores
16/10/2013 - Shanghai Daily
Operator Wumart Store will buy CP Lotus in China mainland. Sales in China’s urban FMCG grew 7.1% in the two months ended on June 14, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Wumart bags Lotus outlets
16/10/2013 - China Daily
Wumart will buy CP Lotus. And customers of the two retailers are complementary will enhance their efficiency, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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Asian FMCG growth slows
24/09/2013 - Warc
According to the latest Consumer Insights Asia report from Kantar Worldpanel, the slowdown was most marked in India.
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Ranking of the most chosen FMCG brands in China
04/06/2013 - China Marketing
Kantar Worldpanel reveals the brands that are being bought by the most consumers, the most often.
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A key milestone for Android in China
31/05/2013 - Tech Sina
At the end of March 2013, Android widened its lead of Smartphone operating systems with a 51.4% market share.
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Android reaches 50% benchmark in OS installations
31/05/2013 - The Next Web
Android OS is dominating the Chinese smartphone market and is now installed on more than half of all devices in the country.
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Android dominates Chinese market
30/05/2013 - xinhuanet.com
Android reaches 50% benchmark in OS installations in China main cities.
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FMCG e-commerce gaining momentum in China
23/05/2013 - sina
During 2012 e-commerce saw an increase penetration, from 18% to 25%. This year, the number is expected to reach 30% with such rapid growth.
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Retail Industries: Claiming markets by marking preemptive to expand coming to a close end
21/05/2013 - hexun.com
40% households in Beijing,Shanghai and Guangzhou buy FMCG products on line which is a strike to traditional channels.
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Uni-President dominants an instant noodle segment
10/05/2013 - China Business News
The sales of the pickled cabbage flavor noodles of Uni-president was 1.35 times the volume of Master Kong in 2012
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China's FMCG brands are still limited to local markets
08/05/2013 - xinhuanet.com
The first ranking of the most chosen global FMCG brands launched today by Kantar Worldpanel reveals the brands that are being bought by the most consumers, the most often. Not having been much heard of outside China, local brands are still limited to local markets.
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The first ranking of the most chosen global FMCG brands
02/05/2013 - PR Newswire
The first ranking of the most chosen global FMCG brands launched today by Kantar Worldpanel reveals the brands that are being bought by the most consumers, the most often. Coca-Cola leads the ranking and Master Kong is the only FMCG brand bought by more than 90% of the Chinese urban families.
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Coca Cola leads Kantar Worldpanel global ranking of the most chosen FMCG brands
02/05/2013 - cnad.com
It is Coca-Cola that leads Kantar Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint ranking as the world’s most chosen brand, being chosen 5.3 billion times a year with the penetration of 44% and the highest global frequency of purchase (15 times per year on average).
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Private brands win the market in Spain during the financial crisis
23/04/2013 - ministry of commerce people's republic of China
The financial crisis changes consumer habits in Spain, making price the priority in purchasing decisions. Discount supermarkets win the market with their private brands at low price.
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Slowdown in FMCG growth halted in Q4
11/04/2013 - brain.com.tw
The FMCG market grew by 14% over full year in 2012 compared to 2011 which is higher than the 7.8% GDP growth for China. Urbanisation and the move to more premium products have been the two key factors which drove this trend.
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Android and Windows increased share in US
08/04/2013 - people.com
For the 3 month period ending February 2013 in US, with more than half (51.2%) of smartphone sales, Android realized 5.8% growth compared to the same period last year. iOS remains in second place with 43.5% of smartphone sales.
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Food for thought in the retail business
01/04/2013 - China Daily
"The next three to five years will be a crucial period for China's economic transition and also a transition period from buying necessities to purchasing a comfortable or luxury lifestyle," said Jason Yu,general manager at Kantar Worldpanel China.
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Toothpaste competition hots up as local brands showing great growth
26/03/2013 - China Business News
Average families spent 12.5% more on toothpaste. The premium segment, especially products with professional and special claims became more attractive to consumers and thus is driving the category expansion.
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Average Chinese urban families spent 10% more on FMCG categories in 2012
04/03/2013 - PR Newswire
Kantar Worldpanel reports average Chinese urban families spent 10% more on FMCG categories in 2012 as consumers aspire for lifestyle and innovative products.
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Channels specializing in FMCG markets
26/02/2013 - China Daily
Kantar Worldpanel reports that during 2012 e-commerce saw an increase penetration, from 18% to 25%, as well as shoppers adding more categories to their repertoire.
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Kantar Worldpanel: Android Back On Top In U.S. Smartphone Sales
26/02/2013 - Tech Sina
Today the firm released numbers on smartphone sales for the 12 weeks to the end of January, which show that Android was the top smartphone platform, beating out previous leader Apple’s iOS.
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Tracking of 5 retailer groups in the half of the fiscal year
22/01/2013 - Linkshop.com
Evaluating the performances of Sun Art Group, Wal-Mart Group, Vanguard Group, Carrefour and Balian Group in the half of the fiscal year in China -- all in Kantar Worldpanel retail snapshot.
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Apple Smartphone US Share Over 50% According to Kantar
06/01/2013 - 199IT
Kantar’s Worldpanel ComTech survey released its latest smartphone market share data, which shows Apple’s smartphone market share at 53.3%.
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iOS Maintains Lead Among US Smartphone OS Sales
28/11/2012 - android-hk.com
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released the latest smartphone sales reports of 9 key world markets including the USA, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Brazil and China.
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Bain & Company and Kantar Worldpanel released the 2012 China FMCG Shopper report
02/07/2012 - cet.com.cn
Bain & Company, a global business consulting firm, and Kantar Worldpanel, a global leader in consumer panel insights, released the 2012 China FMCG Shopper report in Beijing.