NRF Monitor: Retail sales extend growth streak in May
Total sales were up 6.29% year over year during the first five months of the year, and core sales were up 6.19%.
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June imports rise year over year, remain below 2025 levels through fall
"The ongoing trend is for lower imports as the conflict in Iran continues to cause higher inflation and economic uncertainty.”
Healthy aging by state: The top and bottom places for seniors to live in the U.S.
This study analyzed 13 metrics across health, affordability, social well-being, and environment to understand what supports healthy aging.
How fresh foods are rewriting the rules of brand loyalty
New Acosta Group research reveals consumers rely on national and private labels differently depending on category, occasion and perceived value.
Gartner study reveals consumers want AI shopping help, but not AI purchase decisions
The findings suggest consumers are more receptive to AI shopping tools that support discovery and research.
LatinUs Beauty announces new distribution partnership with Houston-based Midway Importing
Earlier this year, Lu officially launched in CVS Pharmacy y más and Navarro Discount Pharmacies, significantly increasing the brand’s accessibility to multicultural beauty consumers nationwide. The company will also debut this summer in a 12-store test with H-E-B locations across Texas.
Circana reports April retail sales drop amid shifting calendar, economic strain
Younger consumers continue to reshape spending habits.
Inmar: Back-to-school becomes ‘battle for the basket’ as shoppers plan early, switch mid-season
Shoppers are highly intentional, with 70% deciding on brands before entering the store and 75% willing to trade down for better value.
Digital health has become emotionally embedded in daily life as 71% of Americans use health apps
Many consumers say losing access to digital health tools would cause stress, anxiety and a loss of control.
Inflation fuels surge in coupon use, reshaping shopper priorities
“Consumers are protecting their budgets the same way they would safeguard any other asset under pressure,” said Pia Ostos, EVP and president of Martech at Inmar Intelligence.
Circana launches Purchase to Consumption solution to connect shopper buying habits with eating 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
Supplement makers scale up to meet evolving demand
Contract manufacturer Robinson Pharma, Inc. said demand for plant-based and vegan supplements continues to rise, with particular momentum in veggie softgel formats.
Supplements growth positions pharmacy for gains
As consumers increasingly prioritize preventive health, demand is rising for supplements supporting cognitive, joint, and immune health, reinforcing pharmacy’s expanding role.
U.S. prescription drug spending on track to exceed $1 trillion
Weight-loss drugs drive historic growth in 2025.
AI detection and repurposed drugs signal new era in food allergy research at Food Allergy Fund Summit
Food Allergy Fund Debuts Caregiver resource with Dr. Becky Kennedy, alongside breakthroughs in food allergy detection and treatment.
New global study finds retailers lose up to 5 cents on every dollar to slow decisions
The 2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study from Incisiv, World Retail Congress, and Anaplan identifies a widening performance gap between retailers with AI-ready, responsive supply chains and those still operating on legacy planning cycles.