What chocolate can teach us about changing consumer behavior
Shutterstock Consumers change behavior when their minds are directed, their hearts motivated and the path to change is clear and easy to follow. Behavior change experts find that all three conditions must be met for difficult changes, such as changing habitual shopping patterns and switching brand loyalty. Chocolate makes an interesting case study because it has emotional appeal, growing consumer demand and it’s a huge global business. Chocolate resonates with consumers because it is associated with romance, holidays, rewards for good behavior and stress-eating. The global chocolate market ...