Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 3.9% growth in holiday retail sales, fueled by online shopping
Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season
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Google Trends examines wellness trends for 2026
With such terms as “viral diet” and “emotional fitness” gaining more traction, the wellness industry is becoming more polarised than ever.
Gen AI a decision accelerator, but intent to buy through platforms is low
Gen AI platforms are quickly becoming a starting point for shopping.
Pricer to unveil new global consumer insights study and 'shelf awareness' vision at NRF 2026
The company will release a new independent global study surveying 5,000 consumers across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the US, conducted in October 2025.
AI sets a new standard for holiday engagement
SAP Emarsys on what the 2025 season signals for retailers in 2026.
Emarketer: TikTok's share of U.S. social commerce nears 20%
A fast-growing subsector of e-commerce.
RangeMe Top Brands: General Merchandise
Learn about the RangeMe Top 50 General Merchandise brands and more at RangeMe.com.
Circana forecasts strong holiday fragrance sales
While prestige remains the top in the category, mass fragrances are growing in popularity.
NIQ, FoodHealth Co. data shows U.S. shopping carts lack nutrition
The FoodHealth Score assesses purchases based on nutrient density and ingredient quality, acting much like a “credit score for health.”
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
Despite recent economic shifts and changes in benefit payments, SNAP households remain a powerhouse consumer group for the CPG industry.
Circana revises 2026 food and beverage outlook as spending slows
Consumer confidence stays weak, especially among low- and middle-income households, who are sharply cutting discretionary spending.
Plant ingredients gain traction in U.S. retail as market grows
Growing demand for plant-based wellness products in the U.S. drives strong global plant extracts market growth.
Customers are angrier than ever, new survey shows
Experts point to solutions that remain surprisingly simple.
Report: Marketers, consumers differ on AI’s benefits
Most marketers think consumers like AI; few consumers agree.
Gum and mints sales to reach $1 billion by 2030
Generational shifts are transforming sub-categories, with Millennials and Gen Z consumers driving nearly all gum and mint growth.
NMI: Millennial parents navigating a retail ‘Holidaze’
NMI’s study finds that Millennial parents are pressed for both time and money in 2025.