C-stores win the quick stop, but shoppers want more
New Acosta Group research identifies pathways to capture more food and beverage occasions.
Research
Holiday context drives up to 93% lift across multicultural Q4 campaigns
Holiday is where culture meets the cart.
Deloitte: Better women’s healthcare could create $527B opportunity
Proactive, life-stage-aware care could improve outcomes, reduce downstream costs and may support a modeled health span increase of up to 20 years.
U.S. telehealth market grows with remote patient monitoring
Remote patient monitoring is gaining ground in U.S. health care as providers expand virtual management of chronic conditions.
Adobe: U.S. holiday shopping season to hit record $275.1 billion online
Consumers are expected to take advantage of competitive deals this season (up to 30% off listed price) to stock up on essentials such as personal hygiene and household cleaning products.
Study: Most adults support vaccines, but many remain unclear about respiratory vaccine recommendations
NFID launches National Respiratory Communications Initiative to help deliver clear, consistent, evidence-based guidance on respiratory disease prevention.
Accenture finds holiday shoppers spending more, turning to AI
The survey of 4,048 U.S. shoppers found that average holiday spending is expected to reach $737 per consumer in 2026, nearly 12% higher than last year.
NRF: Halloween spending casts a $13.5 billion spell on consumers
About half of consumers (49%) said they plan to begin shopping for Halloween in September or earlier.
New Humana research finds association between pharmacy care coordination services and improved health outcomes for cancer patients
Study published in the Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research.
Study links mRNA flu vaccine to sustained immune response
Researchers found an mRNA flu vaccine produces broader antibodies than conventional ones, offering clues for more lasting influenza protection.
Consumers’ return preferences are changing the way Americans shop online
New research from Loop shows that return policies are increasingly deciding where Americans shop, while fraud and abuse add to the pressure on retailers.
NIQ: Time, trust and support reshape U.S. mother and baby market
New report, developed in collaboration with Momcozy, finds that high-frequency caregiving, information overload and demand for supportive technology are creating opportunities for more connected, trusted maternal and baby care solutions.
JD Power: Pharmacies get a digital check-up as engagement is key
H-E-B ranked highest among brick-and-mortar pharmacies followed by Publix and Costco.
GLP-1 users are spending nearly 4x more on fitness than other consumers, new report reveals
The Consumer Collective's national study of 500 U.S. adults shows GLP-1 users spend $449 a month on fitness, against $120 for non-users.
Consumer Brands warns of unreliable product data
“Accurate product information isn’t just a nice-to-have feature, it’s the foundation of transparency and trust,” Consumer Brands’ Rishi Banerjee wrote.
Study finds Zepbound cuts healthcare costs for older adults with obesity
Study shows sustained Zepbound use in older adults with obesity lowers costs, reinforcing the potential value of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program.