Organic and specialty grocery chains showing strong and steady growth
NRF projects continued growth in experience-led, health-forward formats, with digitally influenced grocery trips still rising.
Research
Half of U.S. shoppers worried about artificial ingredients in food, Acosta Group finds
Label reading rises as 58% of shoppers check ingredients before buying, with 87% of health-focused consumers doing so
Power of Frozen 2026: Category moves from back-up to core
The 2026 Power of Frozen in Retail report shows more consumers are adding frozen foods to meals, valuing their nutrition and waste reduction.
Half of Gen Alpha visits a QSR weekly, Datassential finds
Datassential's new research shows 53% of Gen Alpha visit quick-service restaurants weekly, with children influencing family dining choices and showing strong brand preferences.
From vice to wellness: The next growth chapter for c-stores
A NielsenIQ (NIQ) report shows declining cigarette and alcohol use, with rising price sensitivity, forcing convenience retailers to rethink a model based on impulse and vices.
RangeMe Top Brands: Health & Beauty Care
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 Health & Beauty brands and more at RangeMe.com.
Walmart grocery penetration hits a record 72%, dunnhumby study finds
"U.S. households are realigning where they shop based on affordability.”
Report: Return policies undermine conversion before checkout
47% of consumers hesitate to buy without free returns, reducing repeat purchases and loyalty.
Super Bowl and Winter Olympics make a busy retail weekend
45% of consumers intend to follow both events, underscoring the significant attention on one weekend.
Q1 becomes a key loyalty moment as AI transforms shopping habits
Brands have a significant chance in Q1 to enhance loyalty and retention as AI transforms the buyer journey, according to new Attentive surveys.
Health-minded consumers now drive 40% of retail food and beverage sales
Circana reports wellness shoppers are still growing, favoring simple, multi-benefit products despite economic pressure.
Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau
Overall, retail closed 2025 with 2% dollar growth and flat unit demand across all three segments.
U.S. protein powders go beyond the gym
In the U.S., acceptance of protein supplements is increasing beyond traditional bodybuilding.
Vibes: Brand text messages are driving purchases at scale
New consumer data from Vibes shows text messaging has evolved from a marketing touchpoint into a direct path to purchase for millions of shoppers.
AI, mobile loyalty and subscriptions to be key 2026 C-store growth drivers
Tim Ridgely, Paytronix VP of engineering, says advances in lightweight AI and affordable hardware enable businesses to adopt advanced tools without major infrastructure costs.
Conagra Brands releases 2026 Future of Frozen Food Report
Data-driven report reveals how consumer behaviors, generational preferences, and innovations are reshaping the $93.5 billion U.S. frozen food market.