Rising prices push one-third of holiday shoppers to budget more for gifts in 2026
Holiday shoppers are moving quickly and spending more.
Research
Snacking evolves as global sales hit new records, Circana finds
New snacking research reveals how functional benefits, GLP-1 medications, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way the world snacks
US grocery slowdown enters a new phase as stretched consumers buy less — Bain & Company analysis
New analysis of NielsenIQ data reveals falling unit sales across every US region as consumers cut basket sizes, turning the grocery marketplace into a share game for the industry
Walmart tops U.S. supermarket brand funnel as Aldi and Kroger lead on conversion efficiency
While Walmart remained the overall leader, Aldi and Kroger stood out for their ability to convert brand awareness into customer preference according to data from Conjointly Brand Tracker
Circana sees ‘slow-to-moderate’ growth in food and beverage spending
The category's pre-pandemic growth rates of between 2% and 3% are coming back, the firm says.
Report: Social platforms are becoming the new storefronts
New SAP Engagement Cloud analysis highlights the growing role of AI, social commerce, community building, and connected customer data in marketing success.
FMI: Technology and wellness drive grocery industry strategy
Grocery retailers are expanding technology, private brands, and wellness initiatives to deliver more value and improve shopping, FMI’s latest industry report says.
Consumers are bringing digital expectations into physical retail but supermarkets aren't keeping up
Only 36% of consumers say supermarkets consistently deliver the fast, hassle-free experiences consumers increasingly expect
Circana: Skin health trends drive global growth in year-round SPF use
The shift comes as awareness of daily sun protection grows following World Sunscreen Day in May and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s first approval of a new sunscreen ingredient in decades.
Retail and Ecommerce companies lose over $5 in costs for every $1 lost to fraud
The study shows that 37% of retail and ecommerce organizations reported significant revenue losses due to fraud over the past year.
New Circana research reveals how Ibotta promotions outperformed media benchmarks
Ibotta is a performance platform that optimizes the path to purchase for brands, consumers, and retailers
Dinner is the most stressful part of the day for nearly half of parents, according to Armour Mealtime Pressure Index
New national research from Armour reveals families are managing mealtime stress with flexible, go-to meals they know their kids will actually eat
Circana: Sun protection becoming an everyday priority
Mass retail is the leading channel for sun care sales in the United States.
Non-alcoholic beverage buyers remain active in alcohol category, Inmar finds
Versaw noted that many consumers are “flexing” between non-alcoholic and traditional options, selecting products depending on factors such as setting, time of day, and occasion
The protein disconnect: Consumers overlook dairy milk's protein advantage
The new study from fairlife uncovered a gap between consumers’ desire for more protein and their understanding of how much protein dairy milk actually provides.
Retailers poised to benefit from $13 trillion wellness market
Growing demand for functional foods, clean-label products, and personalized wellness solutions creates new opportunities for retailers.