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How does Trendier identify trends?

Trendier identifies trends by cross-referencing supply signals (what brands do) with demand signals (what consumers say). When they align, it's a trend; when they diverge, it's a white space — an opportunity.

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The two-signal framework

Trendier doesn't infer trends from press coverage or social media. Every trend comes from marketplace data, analyzed across two signal streams: supply and demand.

Supply-side signals — what brands are doing

  • New product launches

  • Changes in PDP (product detail page) language

  • Price movements and promotion patterns

  • Ingredient adoption trends

  • Marketing keyword patterns

Demand-side signals — what consumers are saying

  • Rising or falling review keywords

  • Sentiment shifts (positive or negative)

  • Emerging benefit claims

  • Unmet needs surfaced in reviews

When both sides move in the same direction, Trendier flags it as a trend. The same methodology powers AI Chat answers, Library reports, and Generator outputs.

White space detection

When rising consumer keywords aren't reflected in brand marketing or PDPs, that's a white space — a messaging or product opportunity. Detecting it requires both signal streams at once.

Three ways to access trend detection

  • Ask AI Chat: "Which keywords are rising in niacinamide reviews on Amazon US?"

  • Read a Library report on a category

  • Generate a custom trend or white space report


Common follow-up questions

How quickly are trends detected?
Trendier collects e-commerce data in real time — purchases, reviews, PDP updates. Trends surface earlier than in press or social media.

Does the methodology work the same in every market?
Yes. The two-signal framework runs across all 32+ channels. Source signals differ by channel — review platforms, PDP layouts — but the method is the same.

How is this different from traditional market research reports?
Traditional market research publishes quarterly or annually, based on surveys or panels. Trendier runs continuously on live transaction data, so trends surface in real time.


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