New research finds gift cards and loyalty programs will power holiday spending
Holiday forecast finds half of holiday budgets will be spent on gift cards.
Research
Circana: One-third of U.S. consumers prioritize wellness in food and beverage choices
According to Circana’s Complete Food & Beverage research, health-focused consumers drive $638 billion in total food and beverage spending power.
Circana reports that holiday shopping should be up this year
Holiday shoppers plan to spend an average of 2% more than last year, and Black Friday hits 4-year high in expectation of best holiday deals.
Acosta: The future of retail media is in-store
The study highlights the growing influence of in-store shopping and pinpoints three key consumer expectations: being informed, feeling inspired, and receiving personalized content that adds convenience or savings.
Study: Prescription shortages led to 1 in 4 Americans skipping doses in 2024
47% say their prescriptions have gotten more expensive over the past five years.
Adobe: U.S. online holiday spending to break records at $240.8 billion
Adobe anticipates major discounts this season–up to 30% off listed prices–as retailers compete for consumer dollars.
Convenience stores gaining ground with freshly prepared food offerings
Meeting customer appetites with freshly prepared foods that drive traffic and loyalty.
Private label beauty and home care show growth
Specifically, store brand dollar sales grew by 2.9%, outpacing national brands, which were up 1%.
HRG refreshes website for improved user experience
The new, streamlined site is organized to improve the user experience.
Circana's food and beverage market outlook highlights steady growth, stronger projections for 2025
Analysis highlights key trends and growth opportunities as the sector stabilizes and prepares for future challenges.
Coresight Research: U.S. store closures to top 5,000 again this year
Year to date, major U.S. retailers have announced 4.0% more openings and 48.2% more closures when compared to the same time last year.
FMI report finds shoppers adjusting their strategies to control grocery costs
Consumers look for deals and shop around to deal with inflation's impact on food prices
Study looks at ways to define shopper loyalty
Shelf-stable shoppers claim to be less brand loyal and more willing to switch, but in reality, they only purchase an average of 1.5% of the brands that are available to them.
Circana: Quick meals and invested occasions define consumer habits
81% of evening meals are sourced from the comfort of home
Circana: July retail sales reveal a summer vacation from discretionary spending
Consumers are adapting purchase decisions around a quest for value and are shifting behavior accordingly.
Circana research highlights global opportunities to support consumer pursuit of well-being
Circana’s global research identified more than 55 ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors.