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.
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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
Easter candy prices on the rise
A multi-year surge in cocoa bean prices has significantly increased production costs.
NRF projects 4.4% retail sales growth this year
“We expect that consumer resilience to continue into 2026, with household spending once again serving as a pillar of economic support,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Shoppers plan to buy more produce after USDA food pyramid update
Acosta Group survey finds strong awareness of updated dietary guidance.
NIQ releases beta of new AI-powered analytical capabilities in Ask Arthur
AI-guided analysis helps brands and retailers turn data into decision-ready insights.