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IRI to Continue as Provider of Key Strategic and Marketplace Information
News America Marketing, the consumer advertising and promotional services division of News Corporation, announced today that it has renewed its relationship with Information Resources, Inc. through 2014.
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Former Partner at Oliver Wyman and Former President and COO of MMA Bring International Marketing and Consulting Experience to Growing Practice
Further expanding its ongoing efforts to bring high value, consulting and strategic advisory services and solutions to its clients worldwide, Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of consumer, shopper, and market insights for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) retail, and healthcare industries, announced today that Krishnakumar (KK) S. Davey, Ph.D. and Ed See have joined the company as senior partners within the IRI Consulting & Innovation practice.
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Times & Trends Study Explores how to Reinvent CPG Marketing to Keep Pace with Consumers’ Changing Preferences and Behaviors
The latest IRI Times & Trends Report, "Price Promotion & Merchandising: The Reinvention of CPG Marketing," explores key changes in consumer shopping rituals brought about by difficult economic conditions and provides actionable implications which will enable CPG marketers to create marketing strategies reflective of rapidly changing consumer preferences and behaviors.
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IRI Study Uncovers how Recession, Age-Driven Lifestyle Changes and Health Issues are Impacting Baby Boomers
Representing half of total U.S. spending power, baby boomers are one the largest demographics in the United States. The oldest among this group are now 63 years old, and their purchase patterns are shifting as they approach retirement age. The latest IRI research, "Baby Boomers II: Preparing for the Upcoming Wave of Aging Shopper Growth," examines the broad range of baby boomer lifestyle changes and identifies top-indexing food and non-food categories, recession-driven shopping patterns and key opportunities for private label and health and wellness products.
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Shoppers have learned how to adjust their spending behavior based on the economy and     now are slowly becoming acclimated with their new rituals.  Retailers and manufacturers have to learn how to cater to the new shopper and help them adjust accordingly. Both presentations will provide insight for retailers and manufacturers on how to adapt their marketing strategies to the recession-era shopper.
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IRI Uncovers Key Consumer Segments Driving Cost-Saving Strategies
The latest research from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), “Competing in a Transforming Economy 4.0: The New Equilibrium,” leverages post-inaugural survey results to identify key consumer segments that are leading the change and helps retailers and manufacturers connect with their most important consumers.
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Thom Blischok Discusses How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Cater to New Shopping Behaviors to Ensure Long-Term Success
Industry thought leader Thom Blischok takes an up-close look at what attitudes are shaping the new shopper and how retailers and manufacturers can develop strategies to ensure long-term success catering to this new behavior in his keynote presentation, "Discovering the Real Truth about Shopper Behavior."
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Thom Blischok Discusses How Retail Industry Leaders Can Compete and Win Shoppers in 2009
Industry thought leader Thom Blischok will help retailers translate their knowledge of shoppers’ behavioral changes into strategies and actions that drive growth and profitability during his Webinar, “Call to Action: Rethinking Shopper Behavior in a Transformational Economy”
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Shoppers are "Sophisticated Splurging" on Premium Brands in Tough Economy
The latest IRI Times & Trends Report, "The Value/Premium Dichotomy," reveals that value brands are growing rapidly in terms of dollars, while mid-tier brands lag. Premium brands are also picking up steam.
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Walmart’s “Save Money. Live Better.” Mission Resonates Well with Consumers Struggling to Balance Needs of Everyday Living with the Harsh Realities of a Recessionary Economy
The latest IRI Times & Trends Report, "Walmart Stores: Helping Consumers Navigate a Transforming Economy," reveals that Walmart's success story is much more nuanced than simply a focus on low prices.
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