Overview of 2011

Simple and friendly - Help Remedies Consumers increasingly desire products that are friendly, using everyday language, while having a ‘personality’ that consumers can relate with, such as...

Annual (P)review 2011/2012
The iPad was just one success in the seamless world of 2011
Connectivity is no longer sci-fi or a utopian dream but is on our doorsteps, in our pockets, and even in the fibers of our clothing.Always onOver the next few years mobile broadband will enable the co...
From individual purchasing and consumption to shared experiences
The prevalence of social networks containing photos of every social event, and open to being viewed and discussed by all of our friends and more, is creating a pressure to look at ones best at all tim...
Despite another tough economic year, the supermarkets are finding ways to maintain growth and margin
Over the last few years, during the economic downturn, a stay-at-home culture has developed that means consumers are not just eating more at home, they are also socializing and entertaining more at ho...
Within the food industry consumers seek simple options
Consumers increasingly seek simplicity and purity, to make easier and healthier choices when shopping for groceries. As a result we have seen the continued growth of the health and wellness snack mark...
With sustainability no longer a trend, but a key facet of business is water the next oil?
Over the last few years sustainability has risen to become a global issue and a key driver of innovation. Many businesses have reshaped their offering to cut material used in packaging, shed weight to...
With soaring oil prices 2011 was the year the electric vehicle hit the mainstream
Oil prices have risen dramatically over the last decade, with unleaded petrol rising 160% in the UK and 212% in the US since 2001. This year alone the price of petrol increased 4% in the UK, whilst it...