SAP: Connected data is the “Secret Sauce” for consumer engagement in CPG
Marketers must move beyond siloed systems and embrace connected data to understand better, engage, and retain consumers says SAP.
Retail Sales
Tariffs cause significant slowdown in e-commerce
Grocery stood out as a rare bright spot, with demand holding steady.
Survey: Celebrating Independence Day is getting pricier
22% of Americans and 36% of Millennials are willing to go into debt for a full-scale holiday bash.
Target testing digital shelf locks to prevent theft and improve shopping
The company is actively testing the tool now.
InMyExpertOpinion launches to combat AI-generated product reviews
IMEO aims to tackle the rising wave of AI-generated content that distorts or dilutes real expert advice.
Deloitte: Value-seeking behavior is reshaping the consumer landscape
The report underscores how consumers’ perceptions of price and value haven't recovered despite a decline in inflation, leading to more widespread value-conscious behavior.
In-store returns of online orders creating headaches for retailers
While a majority of retailers encourage online shoppers to process returns in-store, 43% admit handling online order returns in-store is a top challenge.
GS1 US Survey: Shoppers review food labels closely as grocery prices rise
With little relief from higher food costs, 76% of shoppers want more information to inform their purchases.
Kroger raises sales outlook after strong Q1 2025 performance
Total revenue for the quarter was $45.1 billion, compared to $45.3 billion in Q1 2024, which included $917 million in sales from Kroger Specialty Pharmacy.
Meijer customers in Michigan save $200 million with mPerks
Retailer's digital rewards program offers more than $1,000 worth of savings weekly
Circana unveils 2024 New Product Pacesetters
The annual report highlights how CPG brands are winning with solutions that offer convenience, enhanced wellness, and elevated experiences.
Retail crime crackdown gains ground, but battle is far from over
As ORC groups adapt and become digitally sophisticated, retailers seek a collaborative approach that combines legislation, enforcement, and technology-driven security solutions.
NRF: Retail spending holds steady, but tariffs could weigh on budgets
“We’re continuing to see growth for core retail sales this year at about the same pace as last year,” said NRF's chief economist.
Gen Z drives private label surge: Numerator data signals retail shift
Younger consumers redefine value, quality, and identity in store brand landscape.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows continued sales growth for May, but less stockpiling ahead of tariffs
“The data for May indicates that the pull-forward in consumer demand ahead of tariffs is likely dissipating,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
U.S. online grocery sales soar as delivery drives growth
The report cautions that May’s growth is an outlier, reflecting momentum from promotions that began in mid-2024.