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Thematic Analysis
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Consumer Goods – Thematic Research
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is the most important theme for 2021 and the next 10 years. The climate emergency is becoming more apparent. Scientists predict severe, widespread, and irreversible effects if the world’s temperature rises by another degree this century. FMCG companies face unavoidable pressure from consumers. Companies must excel across all three aspects of ESG. Being a laggard in one ESG area will taint brand image and influence consumer decisions, despite progress in other areas. Many social and...
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Analyst Opinions
Rebooting Retail – Emerging Technologies Key for Major Transformation
A quantum leap across the value chain has forced retailers to adopt emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and robotics into their businesses. They are betting big on how the new-age technologies can help in product recommendations and promotional offers based on shoppers’ previous actions, browsing behavior, purchase history, and demographics. The dynamic shift in consumer behavior and growing competition is increasing expectations around omnichannel offerings, ease of access, and seamless workflow. The COVID-19 pandemic has augmented the demand for online...