A Worldpanel by Numerator podcast where we unravel the fascinating world of shopper behaviour. Explore the insights and trends that shape consumer choices and retail strategies in the UK and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 18, 20264 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 18 August 2026
Heatwave has shoppers reaching for summer staples, while inflation slows to 2.1%. Sally Ball, our business unit director, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 9 August 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 6, 202617 min
The recipe for brand growth: How Ginsters turned quality, trust and consistency into success
Convenience food has long been associated with speed. But today's shoppers expect much more. In this episode of Decoding the Shopper , host Thomas Hole is joined by Sarah Babb, Marketing Director at Ginsters , and Lewis Kain, Strategic Insight Director at Worldpanel by Numerator , to explore how evolving shopper behaviour is changing the role of convenience food. Drawing on the latest Worldpanel shopper insights alongside Ginsters' brand transformation, the conversation explores how perceptions can be challenged through provenance, quality and innovation, while responding to changing lunch occasions and increasingly flexible eating habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 21 July 2026
World Cup and heatwave send shoppers out in force as inflation eases to 2.6%. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 12 July 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 22 June 2026
Record May temperatures drive summer spending as grocery sales rise by 2.4%. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 14 June 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: Irish Grocery Market Share update 2 June 2026
Summer categories and online growth drive Irish grocery sales despite grey May skies. Emer Healy, our Business Development Director, gives an update on the Irish grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 17 May 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 27 May 2026
Grocery inflation eases as early May grey skies dampen sales of summer essentials. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 17 May 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 202625 min
Treats, trade-offs, and the truth about chocolate prices
Will chocolate prices finally come down? Sam Hart and Jackson Woods unpack the big question facing confectionery right now: with cocoa prices falling sharply, are shoppers about to see cheaper chocolate on shelves? The answer is more complicated than it seems. From commodity buying cycles and retailer negotiations to promotions, shrinkflation, and the psychology of indulgence during difficult economic periods, the team explores why falling input costs don’t automatically translate into lower shelf prices. Using real-world case studies from butter, coffee, and sugar confectionery, they break down: Why manufacturers may resist deflation How promotions could become the new battleground The role of shopper behaviour and “treat culture” What history tells us about inflation, substitution, and recovery Why Christmas tubs could be one of the first signs of change Plus, a look ahead at how enhanced shopper panel data will help brands better understand impulsive purchasing and convenience channel trends in the months ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 28, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 28 April 2026
British shoppers hunt for deals amid Middle East uncertainty. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 19 April 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 1, 202620 min
The innovation advantage: How advantage is protected EP: 3/3
Watch podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ak2by4amTbg Launches create activity. Routines decide whether it lasts. In the third article of our Innovation Advantage series, we examine how advantage is protected when markets tighten and substitution rises. We look at where routine stability begins to weaken: price expectations, discount dependence, product experience, and the quiet shift toward simpler substitutes. For innovation leaders, revenue managers and brand teams, the challenge is clear: how do you ensure a launch keeps its place in routine once the launch moment fades? Speak to and expert and find out more: Creating the innovation advantage - Worldpanel by Numerator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31, 20263 min
Bite-sized briefing: GB Grocery Market Share update 31 March 2026
British grocery inflation holds steady as shoppers prepare for Easter. Fraser McKevitt, our head of retail, gives an update on the UK grocery market share over the 12 weeks to 22 March 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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