Our track record is measured by completing over 100 studies covering a range of sectors including human resources, industrial, non profit, packaged goods, professional services, telecom, transportation and utilities.

For these assignments we uncover and analyze information that traditional market research firms are unable to provide, such as reconstructing competitor market share data and uncovering competitor test markets.

In These Studies We Often Blend The Following Research Methods
To Generate Deeper Analysis And Greater Understanding

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1. Association Interviews

2. Competitor Interviews

3. Competitor Customer Interviews

4. Industry Expert Interviews

5. Mystery Shopping

6. Online Research


Our Competitive Intelligence Expertise: Examples of Studies

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Courier:

Determine why a number of Canada Post and Shoppers Drug Mart staff are not promoting the client’s new shipping service or following the labeling and merchandising support guidelines.

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Human Resources:

Obtain firsthand knowledge of where the client’s competitors fall short during sales delivery, sign up and maintenance process.

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Not For Profit:

Conduct competitor interviews and mystery shops to obtain a greater understanding of what the client’s competitors are doing to improve their thought leadership, director placement, education and membership services.

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Packaged Goods:

Uncover overspending and production inefficiencies of the client’s direct marketing agency.

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Telecom:

Understand the tactics of how competitors drive a higher average revenue/customer than the client.


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Christian Buhagiar President and Chief – Restaurants Canada

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