Circana: U.S. toy industry starts 2026 strong
Adults remain a key driver of growth, with consumers 18 and older accounting for 35% of total industry gains through April.
Adults remain a key driver of growth, with consumers 18 and older accounting for 35% of total industry gains through April.
Enhanced solution deepens integration within the Unify+ platform, connecting verified buyer feedback with real-world purchase behavior for faster, more confident decision-making.
Consumers kept spending in May despite economic pressures, with beauty and lifestyle categories remaining resilient as shoppers became more selective and value-conscious.
A Circanan analysis suggests that strong sales and loyalty growth can hide market share declines, leading to the creation of Market Share Drivers, a tool to measure the effects of pricing, promotions, and other factors.
Younger consumers continue to reshape spending habits.
This year’s Pacesetters generated $6.2 billion in combined first-year mutli-outlet sales.
The new data analytics platform connects verified shopper purchase behavior with real-world eating and drinking occasions.
New solution reveals $3.78 spent per person on average for at-home dinners; top retailers have $100 million opportunity with Purchase to Consumption insights
Value consciousness, treatment‑led demand, and digital acceleration shape performance.
Consumer response to both headwinds and tailwinds creates a misleading macro view.
Trends like GLP-1 adoption, protein consumption, and mental health are continuing to reshape spending
Circana’s findings point to a market in which scale alone is no longer sufficient.
Circana will host a series of thought-leadership events focused on analytics investment, fresh-food performance, and the changing role of private label.
Circana said weather caused short-term disruptions but didn't alter the overall retail trend.
“This agreement represents a significant step forward in leveraging data to create mutual value,” Circana's Brad Shelton said.
The Complete Why solution uses store- and week-level models to diagnose and measure the effects of up to 60 different drivers per product and market.