Circana: Passion purchases and priorities drive June retail sales
Industries such as video games, beauty, and toys experienced a noticeable surge, thanks to what Circana calls “passion purchases.”
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Consumer Edge: Tariffs and interest rates are changing spending habits
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
C-stores in 2025: Food, tech and media drive a convenience revolution
Intouch Insight’s 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report highlights rising demand for fresh meals, digital engagement, and personalized value.
Facts up Front label earns high marks for trust in new survey
Consumers cited ingredients as a leading factor in first-time food and beverage purchases.
US employers consider cutting health benefits as the costs of weight-loss drugs rise
The rising costs tied to GLP-1 drugs are emerging as a strategic workforce issue.
US tariffs threaten groceries, fashion, and auto sectors, Euromonitor warns
Tariffs on agriculture could lead to higher grocery store prices.
RangeMe Top Brands: Food & Beverage
Discover the RangeMe Top 50 Food & Beverage brands and more at RangeMe.com.
As prices rise, moms take lead family spending decisions
The study revealed that rising costs and an overload of choices are the primary stressors for mothers.
Mall Traffic eases in June following spring surge
Indoor malls continued to demonstrate the strongest performance among shopping formats.
Prime Day 2025 signals retail shift: Fewer discounts, bigger deals, smarter promotions
“This year, Amazon traded promotional volume for precision,” said Prashant Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Impact Analytics.
Loyalty isn’t broken, but needs to evolve, says new dunnhumby study
Retailers are rethinking loyalty's meaning and how programs must evolve to meet future expectations.
Amazon Prime Day to drive record U.S. online sales
Prime Day is equivalent to two Black Fridays, according to Adobe Analytics.
Tariffs cause significant slowdown in e-commerce
Grocery stood out as a rare bright spot, with demand holding steady.
Survey: Celebrating Independence Day is getting pricier
22% of Americans and 36% of Millennials are willing to go into debt for a full-scale holiday bash.
Gen Z is transforming retail search and loyalty, says SOCi’s Consumer Behavior Index
Fragmented journeys, fading loyalty, and rising trust in social platforms are reshaping how retail brands win attention.
InMyExpertOpinion launches to combat AI-generated product reviews
IMEO aims to tackle the rising wave of AI-generated content that distorts or dilutes real expert advice.