18 May 2006

Imitation designer merchandise no substitute for the real thing, according to half the world’s Internet Users: ACNielsen
Two in 10 buy designer brands… nine in 10 think they’re overpriced, and over half don’t think their quality is superior
Shoes - the world’s “most coveted” designer accessory

20 April 2006

Our social lives and personal image the first to suffer when the going gets tough: ACNielsen
Cutting back on out of home entertainment, new clothes and technology upgrades are consumers’ top three belt-tightening measures globally.

14 February

You don’t need to own a car to be worried about escalating fuel prices: ACNielsen
Consumers worldwide worried about the impact of increasing fuel prices;
Most common ways of coping with price rises: using one’s vehicle less, combining trips and cutting down on non-essential living expenses.

8 December 2005
Foods with ’Healthy Supplements’ and Organics Have Room for Growth Taiwanese Consumers Prefer Functional Drinks rather than Foods Major Perception Gaps Across the Globe Towards ‘Fortified’ and Organic Foods Popularity Held Back by ‘Pricy’ Image, Niche Distribution and Credibility

1 November 2005
One-Tenth of the World’s Population Shopping Online:
627 Million People Have, including 325 Million in the Last Month
Germans and British the World’s Biggest Online Shoppers
Books Most Popular, followed by DVDs/Videos/Games & Plane Reservations
Credit Card the Most Popular Payment Method, with VISA No.1 globally

12 Octorber 2005
Growth of Private Label Continues Worldwide, Says ACNielsen

5 Octorber 2005
ACNielsen Taiwan Announces New Appointment
Jennifer Tsai Named “Executive Director of Consumer Research”

4 August 2005
The Label-Conscious Global Shopper –
Only Partly Understanding Food Labels, but Selective Nonetheless
Trust and Healthy Living, not Fad Diet Options.

26 July 2005
Southeast Asia Outgrew North Asia in 2004 FMCG Sales
Share of Modern Self Service Retailing is Expected to Exceed 50% by 2005
Korea Leads Asia Pacific with Highest Hypermarkets Density
Convenience Stores Mushrooming in China Driving the Asia Pacific Boom
The Emerging Personal Care Stores Not to be Overlooked

25 July 2005
ACNielsen Announces New Appointment
Gordon Stewart Named Managing Director, ACNielsen Taiwan