Consumers are bringing digital expectations into physical retail but supermarkets aren't keeping up
Only 36% of consumers say supermarkets consistently deliver the fast, hassle-free experiences consumers increasingly expect
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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.
Retail and Ecommerce companies lose over $5 in costs for every $1 lost to fraud
The study shows that 37% of retail and ecommerce organizations reported significant revenue losses due to fraud over the past year.
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
Dinner is the most stressful part of the day for nearly half of parents, according to Armour Mealtime Pressure Index
New national research from Armour reveals families are managing mealtime stress with flexible, go-to meals they know their kids will actually eat
Circana: Sun protection becoming an everyday priority
Mass retail is the leading channel for sun care sales in the United States.
Non-alcoholic beverage buyers remain active in alcohol category, Inmar finds
Versaw noted that many consumers are “flexing” between non-alcoholic and traditional options, selecting products depending on factors such as setting, time of day, and occasion
The protein disconnect: Consumers overlook dairy milk's protein advantage
The new study from fairlife uncovered a gap between consumers’ desire for more protein and their understanding of how much protein dairy milk actually provides.
Retailers poised to benefit from $13 trillion wellness market
Growing demand for functional foods, clean-label products, and personalized wellness solutions creates new opportunities for retailers.
Dual fulfillment strategies fuel U.S. eGrocery surge
The sustained growth is being driven by fulfillment innovations that significantly shorten delivery times for both Delivery and Ship-to-Home orders
FMI: Private labels grow as shoppers prioritize quality and value
Findings highlight private brands' importance, with 56% of shoppers saying a retailer’s private-brand assortment greatly influences their shopping choices.
RangeMe Top Brands: General Merchandise
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 General Merchandise brands and more at RangeMe.com
Consumers favor whole-food protein over shakes survey finds
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pre Brands shows consumers want clean, transparent nutrition that satisfies hunger without heavily processed foods.
Shopper receptivity to in-store advertising hits an all-time high, Grocery TV reports
New research finds 62% of shoppers have purchased directly from an in-store ad, with receptivity growing significantly across every major store zone since 2023
Gartner study reveals consumers want AI shopping help, but not AI purchase decisions
The findings suggest consumers are more receptive to AI shopping tools that support discovery and research.
New research shows how snacking on almonds improves diets
When solid snacks were replaced with almonds, diets were higher in protein, fiber, unsaturated fats and magnesium, and lower in saturated fat, added sugars and sodium