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“The recruitment market continued to defy expectations in the past year, overcoming fears of a potential drawback in hiring to further its period of growth. This ongoing air of uncertainty, and the hesitancy introduced, continues to shape activity in the market, primarily through the surging ...

"Foodservice operators that base their strategy around promotions are not doing enough to stand out. Brands also need to show that they care about the well-being of their customers by responding with menu choices that cater to healthy lifestyles."
- Trish Caddy, Foodservice Analyst

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“M&E contracting is a significant element of the wider construction sector. Technology and legislation surrounding climate change and building regulations are driving market growth and opportunities, while the trend to regular maintenance has extended beyond the commerce and industrial sectors to ...

“That only a minority of consumers care about good value for most occasions when they eat bread reflects the relatively small role of bread in the overall food budget. This shows the scope for operators in this market to compete on factors other than price, exploring added value attributes to ...

“Despite facing undeniable – and significant – headwinds, it is by no means all doom and gloom for brands. Nurturing perceptions of offering the ultimate in enjoyment, a unique taste, superior quality, and exciting flavours will be key to promoting brand loyalty. That brands are still seen to have ...

"Across media markets consumers have become very comfortable with the subscription payment model and they show a willingness to sign up to multiple types of subscriptions, with expense the primary barrier to doing so. The video subscription market in particular is set to undergo significant ...

"The fact that nearly one in five smartphone owners use their device’s camera every day highlights the extent to which taking pictures or videos is no longer something people simply do to record particular events or as a hobby, but something that’s woven into the fabric of their daily lives. ...

“The UK’s overarching health trend and the focus on the environmental impacts of meat production have underpinned strong growth in the meat-free foods market. ‘Clean labels’ and greater clarity over the ingredients used are needed to build consumer trust, while innovative products targeting the ‘

“Coffee drinking is ingrained among Brits, with usage on-par with the quintessentially British tea. However, a plateauing in pod machine ownership has put the brakes on coffee pods’ growth and slowed the overall volume performance. Reusable pods could polish the green credentials of pod machines ...