Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 3.9% growth in holiday retail sales, fueled by online shopping
Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season.
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Pricer to unveil new global consumer insights study and 'shelf awareness' vision at NRF 2026
The company will reveal a new independent global study surveying 5,000 consumers across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the US, conducted in October 2025.
Circana: November retail sales remained steady but critical holiday shopping weeks lack momentum
Combined, Black Friday Week and Cyber Week resulted in a 2% dollar and nearly 5% unit decline from last year.
Record-breaking Super Saturday: 159 million shoppers expected
Super Saturday shoppers are expected to embrace multiple channels this year, with nearly half, or 71.6 million (45%), planning to shop both in-store and online
The National Council on Aging and the BOOST brand reveal key insights on nutrition, activity and aging
As Americans age, their understanding of nutrition and health evolves, and the latest survey from the National Council on Aging and the BOOST brand reveals both strengths and gaps in that knowledge.
How Americans are really losing weight
From intermittent fasting to GLP-1s, Americans are rethinking how they lose weight—and what "healthy" really looks like.
Global skin health supplement market to hit $4.62 billion by 2035
The report highlights rising demand for beauty-from-within solutions, clinically supported ingredients, and personalized wellness as key growth drivers.
Circana: Fragrance demand expected to rise this holiday season
About one in five consumers purchased fragrance as a holiday gift last year, and purchase intentions are even higher this year.
Americans’ grocery carts score far below health benchmark
The FoodHealth Score assesses purchases based on nutrient density and ingredient quality.
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
Circana revises 2026 food and beverage outlook as spending slows
Consumer confidence stays weak, especially among low- and middle-income households, who are sharply cutting discretionary spending.
HDA: Specialty distributors face growing complexity
HDA’s latest benchmarking report shows specialty distributors facing growing logistical demands as specialty drug spending climbs to $417 billion.
Plant extracts market doubles as U.S. consumers go natural
U.S. consumers increasingly prefer natural, clean label, and botanical ingredients in supplements, foods, beverages, and personal care.
Customers are angrier than ever, new survey shows
The 2025 report shows a collapse in marketplace civility, a rise in digital confrontations, and growing frustration with customer service systems.
Gummies are now the preferred supplement for most Americans
A new report shows 74% of American supplement users prefer gummies over pills, expanding options across drug, mass, and online channels.
Gum and mints sales to hit $1 billion by 2030
Inaugural report highlights generational preferences and market opportunities.