Research & Analysis

Overall Inflation Cools, Grocery Ticks Up Slightly
Latest CPI data supports grocers’ focus on delivering value
Cross-Shopping Picks Up Across the Digital Channel
New Brick Meets Click/Mercatus data also affirms popularity of pickup

Market Trends
How Walmart Stays On Top With Its Trading Partners
Kantar’s annual PoweRanking names retailer to top spot for 27th consecutive year
Private Label
What’s Trending at the PLMA Show
Artisanal profiles, big flavor and premium packaging among 2023 private label takeaways
Shopper Behavior
Amazon Leads in Personalization: Report
H-E-B and Kroger round out top 3 retailers in this area, dunnhumby research finds
Market Trends
More Cheer This Year for Grocery Shoppers?
FMI’s latest trends report affirms more positive outlook for holidays and beyond
Market Trends
Food and Beverage Poised for More Promising 2024: Report
Circana researchers anticipate improving conditions and highlight areas for optimizing sales
Market Trends
Packaged Coffee Losing Its Buzz?
NIQ data blames drop in sales to price, lifestyle changes
Events
Industry Leaders Converge at Grocery Impact Event
Progressive Grocer’s expanded, revamped forum and awards celebrations kick off this week in Orlando
Health & Wellness
How Culturally Relevant Food Marketing Promotes Health
Informed marketing acknowledges the diverse backgrounds, dietary preferences, traditions and values of different cultural demographics
Market Trends
Which Retailers Rank High for Customer Satisfaction Ahead of the Holiday Season?
ACSI: Retailers are well prepared to satisfy customers’ preference for early holiday shopping
Technology
Most Consumers Still Leery of AI: Report
Despite general reservations, new dunnhumby research finds that younger consumers appreciate AI-enabled personalization
Holidays
Thanksgiving Turkey Gets Outshined by Sides: Survey
Shipt study finds over half of Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to choose sides over turkey, compared with Boomers
Shopper Behavior
How Refocused Promotions Can Move the Needle in Produce
Progressive Grocer talks with Circana pro about category trends and opportunities

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