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Reference Deep-Dives Product InnovationConsumer InsightsMethodology

How P&G Conducts Consumer Innovation Research

An analysis of Procter & Gamble's consumer innovation research methodology, from in-home immersion to Living It programs, and what modern teams can learn.

Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Brand HealthConsumer InsightsResearch Ops

How P&G and SC Johnson Track Brand Health

How leading CPG companies like P&G and SC Johnson approach brand health tracking — their frameworks, cadences, and the emerging shift toward qualitative depth at scale.

Mar 2026 · 9 min read
Reference Deep-Dives MethodologyAI Research

How to Get Honest Feedback from Customers (Not What They Think You Want to Hear)

Research-backed techniques for eliciting honest customer feedback in SaaS, overcoming social desirability bias, acquiescence bias, and the politeness problem.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Reference Deep-Dives idea-validationMethodology

How to Measure Product-Market Fit: Research Methods That Work

Move beyond the Sean Ellis test with research-backed methods for measuring product-market fit in SaaS, including qualitative signals that predict PMF before metrics.

Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Customer IntelligenceMethodology

How to Understand Customer Pain Points: Beyond Surface-Level Feedback

Learn research methods that uncover real customer pain points in SaaS, moving past feature requests and satisfaction scores to the root causes of friction.

Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Consumer InsightsProduct Innovation

How to Identify Unmet Consumer Needs in a New Category

A PE deal team's guide to discovering unmet consumer needs in unfamiliar categories using AI-moderated research during diligence and portfolio management.

Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Shopper InsightsConsumer InsightsMethodologyAI Research

Impulse Purchase Behavior Research: Methods and Consumer Insights

Research methods for understanding impulse purchase behavior, including shopper decision triggers, in-store cues, and digital impulse dynamics in 2026.

Mar 2026 · 9 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Shopper InsightsMethodologyConsumer InsightsResearch Ops

In-Home Product Usage Research: Diary Studies for Shopper Insights

Design and execute in-home product usage diary studies that reveal post-purchase behavior, consumption patterns, and the usage insights that drive repurchase decisions.

Mar 2026 · 10 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Shopper InsightsMethodology

In-Store Shopper Behavior Research Methods for 2026

A comprehensive guide to in-store shopper behavior research methods in 2026, comparing observation, interviews, hybrid approaches, and AI-moderated techniques for retail and CPG teams.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Churn & RetentionShopper Insights

How to Increase Customer Loyalty With Research: A Retail Guide

Points programs don't create loyalty — they create habits. Learn how research reveals the emotional and functional drivers that actually prevent defection in retail.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Churn & RetentionCustomer Intelligencecx-teams

How to Increase Customer Loyalty with Research: Evidence-Based Strategies

Evidence-based strategies for increasing retail customer loyalty using research. Move beyond points programs to understand what actually drives repeat shopping.

Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Reference Deep-Dives Product InnovationResearch OpsConsumer Insights

Measuring Innovation Research ROI in Consumer Goods

Frameworks for quantifying the return on innovation research investment in CPG, from avoided failures to accelerated time-to-market and improved hit rates.

Mar 2026 · 7 min read