U.S. retail sales jump 1.4% in March
Grocery and health-related retail remained steady but unspectacular: food and beverage stores rose just 0.1% from February, while health and personal care stores grew 0.4%.
Retail Sales
Sales of store brands in Q1 2025 outpace national brands
Store brand dollar sales gained 5%, and unit sales rose 0.9%, compared to national brands, which were up 0.8% in dollars and down 1.1% in units during the quarter ending March 23, compared to the same period a year ago.
Acosta study: Retail must adapt to GLP-1 shoppers
A study found that 76% of individuals who stopped GLP-1s still eat the same or less and many maintain healthier eating habits.
FMI Grocery Shopper Snapshot reveals growing consumer pessimism
Tariffs are a major concern for grocery shoppers. Many express concern that nonfood tariffs will increase the price of food products.
NRF: Tariff fears drive modest retail gains in March
In early March, 46% of consumers reported stocking up on goods such as appliances and clothing out of concern that prices would rise.
New study: 81% of Consumers tune out generic ads
A staggering 96% of respondents say they are more likely to make a purchase when brands personalize their outreach.
Revionics unveils multi-agent AI pricing system
With Revionics’ multi-agent pricing system, intelligent AI agents work together to help retailers solve complex pricing problems and optimize pricing decisions.
Online grocery sales surge in March
The latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey shows that as of March 2025, 57% of U.S. households shop online for groceries, up from under 25% pre-pandemic.
NRF: Easter spending to near record levels
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Americans are prioritizing Easter celebrations, and spending is projected to surge across a wide range of categories.
Criteo study: 76% of consumers say online shopping has lost its spark
Only half of respondents find online shopping enjoyable, indicating a need to enhance the emotional quality of the e-commerce experience.
NRF: Retail growth to continue in 2025 despite economic uncertainty
“Overall, the economy has shown continued momentum so far in 2025 — bolstered by low unemployment and real wage gains,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
NIQ: Consumer attitude shift boosts private label sales
Changing consumer habits are shaping the global market landscape, with an increasing willingness to explore private label products according to a new NielsenIQ report.
Gen Z’s ‘little treat culture’ reshapes marketing strategies
Companies that successfully integrate small indulgences into their marketing may be at the top of Gen Z’s shopping lists.
Rising grocery prices force Americans to choose between meals and bills
A new study highlights inflation's profound and widespread effects, particularly on lower- and middle-income households.
NielsenIQ reveals how shoppers are changing the retail game
Beyond shifting consumer behaviors, retailers are grappling with rising operational costs due to supply chain disruptions, transportation expenses, and labor shortages.
Circana: Retail spending steady in February amid economic uncertainty
“The paralyzing effects of economic uncertainty are starting to show up in short-term interruptions in discretionary consumer spending,” said Marshal Cohen, chief retail industry advisor at Circana.