McCormick launches limited-edition holiday lineup to help holiday hosts spend less time prepping
New McCormick research finds 24% of surveyed adults cite meal timing as a holiday-planning stressor, while 32% prioritize easier hosting
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Retail loyalty programs save households $1,500 annually
A RILA study finds 75% of consumers consider loyalty programs a fair trade of personal data for discounts and benefits.
FMI Research: Holiday shoppers put family meals first & lean on grocery loyalty programs to save
FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2026: Holidays finds 72% of shoppers say their store’s loyalty program is essential to saving money and staying on budget
PLMA reports record store brand unit share in 2026
Circana data released by PLMA show store brands beat national brands in unit sales in 10 of 11 periods this year.
GLP-1 households reshape spending across retail categories
New Circana research finds GLP-1 households returning to restaurants and indulgent foods, while spending more on apparel and health tech.
Consumers favor using healthcare savings for everyday oral care
Consumer demand for broader HSA and FSA coverage strengthens support for legislation promoting preventive oral care.
Retailers are racing to govern the AI they've already deployed
"We believe the next competitive advantage will come from operationalizing trust."
CRN review backs creatine safety
A CRN review of 162 clinical studies found no serious adverse events linked to creatine and supports a 10-gram daily adult intake level.
RangeMe Top Brands: Health & Beauty Care
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 Health & Beauty Care brands and more at RangeMe.com.
Food insecurity climbs among middle-income households, seniors, dunnhumby finds
U.S. consumers said food prices rose 24% year over year, nearly 22 percentage points more than the actual government reading of 2.2%
Consumers tighten budgets but preserve holiday traditions
Circana finds nearly three-quarters of holiday shoppers plan to save amid economic uncertainty.
CRN challenges study linking caffeine to heart risks
CRN says preliminary research linking caffeinated products to cardiovascular events overlooks differences in ingredients, consumption and dosage, limiting conclusions about consumer risk.
Dietary supplements market to near $300 billion by 2031
The global supplements market could reach $300 billion by 2031, driven by demand for preventive health, personalized nutrition, and targeted wellness.
71% of shoppers expect automated grocery temperature monitoring according to new study
The latest research explores how some trends have evolved amid a changing economic and food safety environment
New Acosta Group research: What's changing in grocery affordability?
As prices have climbed, consumers have changed how they spend, what they buy, and how they define value
Adults join holiday toy shopping lists
Nearly one-third of holiday toy buyers plan to shop for themselves, and almost half for another adult.