Fresh analysis reveals Farm Stops are poised to shake up local U.S. food economy
New analysis from Kalibrate reveals a new phenomenon is ready to boom onto the US food retail landscape
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Personalization boosts retail media as trust gap remains
New dunnhumby report signals caution around emerging technologies.
NIQ building infrastructure for AI-driven commerce
Commerce Lab will support development of AI systems for commerce in real time.
Trader Joe’s mini tote craze shows power of viral retail moments
Trader Joe’s mini tote bags generate high engagement among loyal shoppers due to their viral appeal, low prices, and limited releases, making them a significant retail hit.
GLP-1 ‘halo effect’ reshapes consumer behavior
New Acosta Group research shows GLP-1 users are driving shifts toward healthier eating, targeted wellness and new retail opportunities.
Shoppers shift food spend to c-stores
New Tillster data shows consumers are visiting c-stores more often for food as restaurant loyalty declines and value, convenience and speed take priority.
Walmart is the clear choice in the U.S. supermarket sector according to Conjointly data
Walmart stands alone at the top in awareness (86%), consideration (69%), recent purchase (70%), and preferred brand status (31%)
Online grocery sales power omnichannel growth as market poised to reach $452 billion by 2028
The Food Industry Association and NIQ unveil the latest ecommerce report
Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38B
The amount surpasses last year’s total spending.
Circana: Sustainability products surpass quarter of CPG sales
Despite representing roughly a quarter of the market, sustainability products have contributed nearly half of total CPG growth since 2013.
Kearney publishes 2026 Beverage Outlook
Consumers are simultaneously trading down for everyday moments and trading up for premium, health-led experiences.
C-store operators shift focus from fuel to in-store conversion
Fuel still attracts customers to the forecourt, but growth now comes from inside the store.
Unsubscribes increase as consumers resist irrelevant marketing
A new Adobe study shows consumers are increasingly disengaging from irrelevant marketing through deletes, unsubscribes, and ignoring brands.
Sun Pacific unlocks new insights through NIQ collaboration
NIQ’s retail measurement and analytics capabilities will help drive growth and expand Sun Pacific’s presence across the produce department
Numerator: New food pyramid reshaping grocery spending patterns
Numerator analysis shows shoppers favor fresh and protein foods, boosting perimeter sales, while cost pressures keep center-store demand low.
Price overtakes taste and brand loyalty as top driver of grocery purchases, says Zappi study
Survey from consumer insights platform Zappi finds 70% of consumers prioritize price when choosing food and beverages, while only 10% purchase brand-name items exclusively