Tag Archives: Consumers

3 things to learn from the attention economy in 2026(FC)

How consumers allocate attention doesn’t stop at the storefront. The same behavioral shifts that define what audiences watch, buy, and care about are reshaping what employees expect, how teams build culture, and what leaders can no longer afford to ignore. Heading into 2026, three forces are defining the attention economy—a market where the scarce resource […]
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Hospitality industry ready to show that Africa is open for business when Africa’s Big 7 returns(IOL)

The premium food and beverage market in Africa is expected to reach $44 billion by 2025, and with private label booming in Africa, consumers are increasingly seeking value without compromising on quality. The show will delve into the latest consumer trends and dining demands, including addressing how menus are adapting and will also showcase quality […]
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Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy (TDN)

Mining operations account for some 4%-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But some miners are moving to reduce use of fossil fuels in extracting and refining, partly due to pressure from downstream customers that want more sustainable supply chains. Click here to read the full article

Cracking the digital-shopper genome (McKinsey&Company)

By Gadi BenMark and Maher Masri Source: McKinsey.com, August 2015 Why do online shoppers remain a mystery for companies? McKinsey brings the solution – the shopper genome – converting the vast amount of data regarding consumer behavior and desires into meaningful insights. Companies should aspire to create a complete picture of the customer across a […]
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How the ‘aspirationals’ are changing the world (World Economic Forum Blog)

“Solutions to some of our intractable global challenges could be found in 2.5 billion empowered, young and urban shoppers. These are the “aspirationals”, and the way they are uniting style and social status with sustainability values represents both an opportunity for business and a lever for change. Aspirational consumers love shopping, but they also want to […]
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