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AI & Agentic commerce
Discover how AI and emerging technologies can help your brand redefine relevance, create deeper consumer connections, and unlock extraordinary growth.
Brand growth
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Consumer behavior
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Consumer tech
Stay ahead in the ever-evolving Tech & Durables landscape with expert insights, category trends, and data-driven intelligence that help brands uncover opportunities, outperform competitors, and lead the market.
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Understand the forces shaping inflation and uncover the insights you need to anticipate change, adapt strategies, and stay ahead of the market.
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European retail in 2025 and 2026
European retail in 2025 and 2026Some key results at a glance: Purchasing power In 2025, purchasing power across…
When everyone spots the same idea, validation decides who wins
When everyone spots the same idea, validation decides who wins Trend-spotting is getting faster, and innovation pipelines are starting…
Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2027
Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2027Welcome to your Guide to 2027 Lauren Fernandes, Vice President of Global Content, NIQ…
Fast or luxury fashion? Shoppers love both.
Why hybrid behaviour creates a new growth opportunity for fashion retailers Today’s shopper can choose an accessible trend…
The GLP-1 Effect: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping the shopping basket
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Map of the Month: Millennials, Europe 2025
Map of the Month: Millennials, Europe 2025Our Geomarketing Map of the Month for September shows the regional distribution…
From Replacement to Reinvention
This article is part of NIQ’s Purchase Insights+ series, exploring the consumer behaviours and purchase drivers shaping key…
Europe Edition 2026/2027: Navigate Europe’s markets with the latest purchasing power and digital maps
Europe Edition 2026/2027: Navigate Europe’s markets with the latest purchasing power and digital maps Learn how updated geodata…
NIQ Perspective: How Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Is Reshaping Grocery Shopping
NIQ Perspective: How Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Is Reshaping Grocery ShoppingBook a Strategy Call The title keeps the Amazon…
NIQ Perspective: How the 2027 Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day Overlap Could Shape Shopper Behavior
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NIQ Perspective: How Hispanic Shoppers Are Managing Rising Household Care Costs
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Activate to accumulate: NIQ reveals the power of On-Premise activations
Insights from NIQ reveals the power of activations in Britain’s On-Premise—but with spending tight and competition fierce, brands…

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FAQs
- Are the insights global, regional, or market-specific?
NIQ insights span all three levels: global, regional, and market‑specific. The NIQ platform publishes global perspectives (e.g., worldwide consumer trends), regional analyses (such as Europe, APAC, or the Americas), and highly granular, country‑ or category‑level reports tailored to specific markets and industries.
- How can I use these insights for decision-making across marketing, sales, or category teams?
NIQ insights are designed to support cross‑functional decision‑making by connecting consumer behavior, category performance, pricing, distribution, and innovation signals. Marketing teams can identify shifting shopper needs and brand equity drivers, sales teams can optimize go‑to‑market and customer strategies, and category teams can improve assortment, pricing, and shelving decisions using real, omnichannel purchase data.
- Can AI surface opportunities, risks, or whitespace areas from a set of downloaded reports?
Yes. NIQ’s AI capabilities—such as NIQ Ask Arthur and other AI‑driven analytics solutions—are designed to analyze large volumes of data and reports, detect patterns, and surface growth opportunities, risks, and unmet “whitespace” areas. These tools leverage decades of verified purchase data and omnichannel intelligence to accelerate insight discovery and strategic planning. 4. Are NIQ insights reports free to access?
NIQ offers a mix of freely accessible and gated content. Many high‑level reports, articles, and thought leadership pieces are available publicly on the NIQ Insights website, while deeper, customized reports and proprietary data typically require client access, registration, or a commercial relationship.- Are NIQ insights reports free to access?
NIQ offers a mix of freely accessible and gated content. Many high‑level reports, articles, and thought leadership pieces are available publicly on the NIQ Insights website, while deeper, customized reports and proprietary data typically require client access, registration, or a commercial relationship.
- How often are new reports, insights, or trend pieces published?
NIQ publishes new content continuously throughout the year, with fresh reports, analyses, and insights released weekly and often daily across multiple regions and industries. The Insights and Reports sections show frequent updates, including monthly monitors, quarterly updates, and timely responses to emerging market trends.