Retail theft rises despite crackdowns, GreyOrange study finds
US establishments say retail crime is increasing as thieves up their game.
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Circana unveils 2025 Halloween trends
The spooky season is becoming a key driver for consumer engagement and cross-category sales.
Plant-based proteins power growth in functional nutrition
Health-focused consumers and major CPG investments are propelling steady growth in protein-enriched foods, beverages, and wellness products across the United States.
Vitamin gummies lead rapid growth in U.S. supplement market
U.S. consumers prefer gummy supplements over pills due to their taste, portability, and ease of use.
Probiotic demand grows across U.S. retail
Probiotics, once limited to dairy, now energize drinks, snacks, and supplements, fueled by science and growing consumer interest in functional nutrition.
Kearney Consumer Institute finds ‘false calm’ in consumer spending as middle class feels the pinch
“Stability in aggregate is masking stress in practice.”
Older shoppers fuel record growth in e-grocery
E-commerce gains new ground as shopper base, frequency, and order value all rise.
Holiday spending near record high, NRF reports
Despite economic uncertainty, most shoppers say they’ll celebrate and spend, with many starting early to stretch budgets and find deals.
RangeMe Top Brands: Food & Beverage
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Numerator: Gen Alpha’s purchasing power at $28 billion
What the first cohort born entirely in the 21st century is buying, and why.
Circana: Consumers spending more on less
'Invisible inflation' seen robbing consumers of their purchasing power.
New study reveals nearly 80% of Americans are preparing for economic challenges as the peak holiday shopping season nears
The new study based on surveys of more than 2,000 American consumers conducted by The Harris Poll and Nift, the technology company connecting commerce platforms to advertisers and brands to new customers.
Kearney: Agentic AI on the rise
‘An arms race is underway — not for stores or clicks but for algorithmic preference.’
Holiday shoppers split on spending as retailers boost incentives
Rakuten/Harris Poll finds 28% plan to spend less while 26% plan to spend more this holiday season, with families feeling the most pressure.
Circana report charts generational shifts reshaping retail spending
To succeed in the “Aging Arc,” brands need to combine personalization, digital savviness, and genuine connection across different generations.
The ongoing evolution of convenience store shoppers
A new Acosta Group study shows how convenience stores boost loyalty via curated assortments, targeted promotions, and value offerings.