Circana: U.S. toy sales surge 17% in year’s first half
Trading cards, licensed products and fandom-driven play lead the way.
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Circana sees 'strong momentum' in beauty category
Sales in both prestige and mass channels increased 7% through year's first half.
Circana examines how America eats and drinks in 2026
The 2026 “Eating Patterns in America” report examines over $1.8 trillion in spending and 618 billion eating occasions.
New FMI research maps the future of beverage retail
A new FMI report states retailers can grow by organizing beverage assortments around consumer needs and shopping occasions instead of traditional categories.
Snacking evolves as global sales hit new records, Circana finds
New snacking research reveals how functional benefits, GLP-1 medications, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way the world snacks
Retail spending shows resilience
The sector benefited from an unusual convergence of spending opportunities in June.
Circana sees ‘slow-to-moderate’ growth in food and beverage spending
The category's pre-pandemic growth rates of between 2% and 3% are coming back, the firm says.
Circana: Skin health trends drive global growth in year-round SPF use
The shift comes as awareness of daily sun protection grows following World Sunscreen Day in May and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s first approval of a new sunscreen ingredient in decades.
New Circana research reveals how Ibotta promotions outperformed media benchmarks
Ibotta is a performance platform that optimizes the path to purchase for brands, consumers, and retailers
Circana: Sun protection becoming an everyday priority
Mass retail is the leading channel for sun care sales in the United States.
Circana: U.S. toy industry starts 2026 strong
Adults remain a key driver of growth, with consumers 18 and older accounting for 35% of total industry gains through April.
Circana: Consumer spending stays resilient despite softer demand
Retail spending rose 1.3% YoY in May, while unit demand fell 1.5%, showing a resilient yet more value-conscious consumer behavior.
Circana: Retailers need deeper view of pricing and promotions
A Circanan analysis suggests that strong sales and loyalty growth can hide market share declines, leading to the creation of Market Share Drivers, a tool to measure the effects of pricing, promotions, and other factors.
Circana releases 2025 New Product Pacesetters as top innovations drive $6.2 B in year-one sales
This year’s Pacesetters generated $6.2 billion in combined first-year mutli-outlet sales
Circana debuts Purchase to Consumption tool
“This solution introduces unparalleled capabilities to the market by delivering a unified view of the shopper and consumer.”
Circana: U.S. beauty market begins year with solid growth
Value consciousness, treatment‑led demand, and digital acceleration shape performance.