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FAANG’s anti-trust woes continue as sentiment growth slows

FAANG’s sentiment growth slowed in Q3 2020 compared to Q2 2020 as anti-competitive lawsuits continue to be a thorn in the side for big tech companies, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Filing Analytics tool identified that mentions of anti-trust and related keywords grew by over 100% in Q1-Q3 2020 for all company filings compared to the same period last year. […]
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Kraft-Heinz making bold investments to maximise their hold on a rapidly growing savory snacks market

Kraft-Heinz’s recent deal to conduct research on fermented ingredients with APC Microbiome allows the company to take up new, novel flavors and formulations that are likely to appeal to experimental consumers. It is smart for the company to outsource parts of its business model in this way, as it allows Kraft-Heinz to focus on improve its supply chain, which was majorly disrupted by COVID-19, as well as work on direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Jim Toy, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This move by Kraft-Heinz means […]
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Royal Mail’s parcel revenue overtaking letters speaks to the COVID-19-fueled growth of e-commerce

Following today’s news (Thursday 19 November) that Royal Mail’s parcel revenues have overtaken letters for the first time; Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Online sales and home delivery have been a lifeline to many during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has accelerated the transition to e-commerce, and GlobalData’s latest consumer survey revealed that 41%* of UK consumers believe they will continue to buy more products in the ‘new normal’ after the pandemic. “It is […]
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Kingfisher retains the crown in DIY market

Following today’s release of Kingfisher Q3 figures for FY2020/21; Matthew Walton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Kingfisher has continued to ride the momentum in the DIY & gardening market as its UK & Ireland sales grew by 21.5% for the three months to October to £1,576m. Sales were strong across both weather related and non-weather related categories, up 45.2% and 18.5% […]
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Unilever’s €1bn plant-based food target should be emulated by others

Following today’s news (Wednesday 18 November) that Unilever has set a €1bn ($1.2bn) target in annual plant-based food sales; Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Unilever has chosen the right time to announce this news; not only is November World Vegan Month, but GlobalData’s projections peg the growth of global retail consumption of meat substitutes […]
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Despite an exceptional H1, Halfords lacks a route out of H2

Following today’s release of Halfords H1 figures for FY2020/21; Jonathan Rock, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Halfords has emerged as a clear beneficiary of the pandemic so far, supported by trends such as a long-lasting cycling boom and the staycation fashion. The retailer achieved strong group revenue growth and more than doubled its profits over H1, and in most recent trading (five weeks to 5 November), cycling revenue grew and motoring remained resilient. It also […]
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Localism will show high relevancy after COVID-19 pandemic has subsided

Prior to COVID-19, locally-sourced products were closely associated with a high quality calibre for a number of consumers worldwide. However, over the course of 2020, the term “local” has evolved to encompass much more. Amplified concerns regarding sustainability and familiarity has put local products in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers question the authenticity of products and the provenance of ingredients, writes […]
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Arriving owners need to bring inspiration to refresh bland ASDA strategy, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of ASDA Q3 figures for 2020, Thomas Brereton, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘ASDA’s monotonous Q3 results expose why the supermarket needs incoming new owners Issa brothers and TDR Capital (to be completed in H1 2021) to bring in a fresh view. The 2.7% rise in ex. fuel l-f-l sales and 72% sales increase across ASDA.com and […]
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PSG’s $95m kit deal highlights the commercial disparity in Ligue 1, says GlobalData

An analysis of Ligue 1’s existing kit supplier deals shows that current spending from kit supplier brands for 2020/21 stands at $155.70m. Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) deal with Nike, estimated to be worth $95.20m, is $35m more than the combined value of all other Ligue 1 kit supplier deals. The value of PSG, Marseille, Lyon and Monaco deals account for 88% of the league’s commercial revenue from kit supplier deals, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Conrad Wiacek, Head of Sport […]
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Travel & tourism sector witnessed 13.7% growth in deal activity during October

A total of 116 deals were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during October 2020, which is an increase of 13.7% over 102 deals announced during the previous month, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Despite being the hardest hit industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel and tourism sector managed to reverse the decline that was witnessed during the previous month, which was driven by improved deal activity in North […]
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Discussions around customer engagement gaining more traction during COVID times, says GlobalData

Customer engagement strategies are more important than ever before as many consumer behaviors, needs and preferences have drastically changed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, according to the Company Filing Analytics platform by GlobalData, discussions in firms’ filing documents and earning transcripts around ‘customer engagement’ grew by 6% in Q1-Q3 2020 compared to Q1-Q3 2019. For businesses to effectively enhance customer engagement, it is necessary to establish […]
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JBS, BRF and other meat manufacturers need to address environmental negligence claims quickly before retailers cut ties altogether

Following claims that food giants JBS and BRF are contributing to deforestation, with investor network FAIRR landing them with poor ratings for their environmental negligence, big retailers such as Tesco have been pressured to distance themselves. JBS monitors cattle suppliers on 45 million hectares in the Amazon, an area bigger than Germany. If meat manufacturers do not address these environmental concerns quickly, other large retailers may seek to cut ties higher in the supply chain to streamline a workflow that has already been disrupted for FMCG businesses during COVID-19, […]
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Business travel woes are exposed as Amazon saves nearly $1bn in travel expenses, says GlobalData

Companies are saving big in the lack of business travel costs – as demonstrated by Amazon’s announcement that it has saved almost $1bn on travel expenses in 2020. Such significant savings is leading to questions on just how long it will take for business travel to recover as the pandemic is brought under control. Many companies that heavily utilized corporate travel will be in no rush to resume pre-pandemic levels in order to save on costs and effectively streamline in the short-to-medium-term, […]
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Europe’s ten leading soccer clubs to generate $1bn from kit supply deals for the 2020-21 season, says GlobalData

Europe’s ten leading soccer clubs will collectively generate nearly $1bn in revenue from kit supply agreements for the 2020-21 season, as new agreements all signed in the past five years have widened the commercial gap between themselves and the rest of Europe’s clubs, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, ‘The European Soccer Kit Supply 2020-21 Report’, reveals that $1.58bn in total revenue will be generated in kit supply agreements for 255 clubs across 15 of Europe’s top-tier soccer leagues for the 2020-21 season;  with 63% of this revenue pooled in the pockets of; Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, […]
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Support for female garment workers is crucial, says GlobalData

With female garment factory workers among those hardest hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic, new initiatives to close the gender gap are a step in the right direction, writes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The COVID-19 crisis has already had a disproportionate impact on apparel suppliers, with order cancellations, reduced demand and lockdowns leading to widespread worker layoffs and […]
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Guinness’s recall of first batch of alcohol-free stout is unfortunate but not insurmountable

Following today’s news (Wednesday 11 November) that Guinness has recalled its new alcohol-free stout over fears of microbiological contamination; Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “A product recall citing microbiological contamination in the current climate is probably one of the worst starts a new product launch can have, especially as consumers have been deeply invested in health and wellbeing trends during […]
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Nike and Adidas dominate kit supplier market with English Premier League generating most revenue, says GlobalData

Nike and Adidas are dominating the kit supplier market in European football, according to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, spending over $1bn across 15 top football leagues. GlobalData’s Sport Intelligence Center notes that the market across the top 15 European football leagues is worth just over $1.57bn, with both brands dominating the space and market share. The company’s latest report, ‘Kit Suppliers 2020-21’, reveals that Nike and adidas have over 38% of the available deals across the […]
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ADS cybersecurity hiring jumps to safeguard assets and reduce vulnerability, finds GlobalData

Cybersecurity hiring has more than doubled during the last three quarters of 2020 in the Aerospace, Defense, and Security (ADS) market, building to a high of 4,800 active jobs in October 2020 – compared to 1,800 as of January 2020, according to the Jobs Analytics database by leading data and analytics company, GlobalData. While the overall hiring was relatively flat during Q1 2020, themes such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing […]
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Two key goals for Biden presidency: driving big tech regulation and ensuring US stays ahead of China in advanced technologies

Following the election of Joe Biden as US president-elect, David Bicknell, Principal Analyst, Thematic Research at GlobalData, offers his view on the implications of a change in US administration on the technology sector: “Tech regulation will be a key theme of a Joe Biden presidency. When he is inaugurated in January next year, Biden’s four-year term offers a unique opportunity to build on the broader political consensus that something needs to be done to rein in big tech – especially in areas such as antitrust and misinformation. “The presidential […]
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