C-stores win the quick stop, but shoppers want more
New Acosta Group research identifies pathways to capture more food and beverage occasions
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Ibotta: Financial pressure reshapes holiday shopping
Two-thirds of respondents were in the holiday market before Labor Day.
Acosta Group: AI is becoming a shopping channel
Acosta Group found that 34% of shoppers use AI tools to shop, with adoption particularly strong among Gen Z and Millennials.
Three questions every grocer and brand should be asking now: Groceryshop's Grocery Industry Outlook
Shoptalk's Brendan Witcher challenged grocers and brands at Groceryshop 2026 to plan for bigger GLP-1 impacts, cost-conscious shoppers and Al-enabled store teams
AI-assisted shopping goes mainstream
NIQ finds 51% of U.S. consumers now use AI-powered tools to help discover, evaluate and purchase products.
Loyalty programs help shoppers navigate grocery inflation, says FMI data
The results point to a broader evolution in consumer behavior
Accenture finds holiday shoppers spend more and use AI
While shoppers are embracing AI assistance, most still want to maintain control over purchasing decisions.
MilkPEP launches Milkscape, elevating data-driven dairy decisions
The new connected insights platform equips paying processors and retailers with cutting-edge tools and data to unlock category growth and maximize basket value.
Back-to-school spending starts late, finishes stronger
Office supplies revenue remained down 1% through 10 weeks, but sales rose 4.2% in the week ended September 5.
New research by Iridio reveals Americans are paying a “Time, Convenience and Lifestyle Tax” to afford groceries
For younger consumers, the impact is even more pronounced: 86% of Gen Z respondents cut lifestyle spending to afford food, led by reductions in dining out (42%), entertainment (35%) and travel (32%)
RangeMe Top Brands: General Merchandise
Learn more about the RangeMe Top 50 General Merchandise brands and more at RangeMe.com
Morning Consult: Brand growth hits a 5-year low
Data suggest the share of brands that consumers consider buying is shrinking.
NIQ: Consumer spending splits between premium and value
Shoppers are increasingly trading up and down within the same basket, putting pressure on mid-priced products.
Inventory issues deter consumers from in-person shopping, GreyOrange Research finds
Nearly eight in 10 (78%) have encountered out-of-stock or limited-quantity items in the last 90 days
Emarsys: Most brands struggle to operationalize AI
Real-time and operational data gaps are limiting brands’ ability to use AI effectively across customer engagement, according to Emarsys.
Consumer Brands raises concerns about shopping app data
Discrepancies included nutritional information such as calories, sugar, and sodium that did not match product labels.