Food

​​​​​​​We cover the tech tools that are driving consumer understanding, engagement and conversion along the path to purchase.

Consumption trade-offs: Research examines spending on discretionary general merchandise; plus, a look at snacking and candy purchasing.

Findings from 84.51°'s latest survey indicate concern over inflation is dwindling, Millennials are engaging more with meatless options, and shoppers are divided on what promotions they prefer most.

Mars tied in to “National Ice Cream Sandwich Day” on Aug. 2 by deploying its M&M’s Ice Cream Night Freeze Truck to dole out free ice cream cookie sandwiches.

Recent retail news includes Walmart bolstering its Pro Seller and Restored rules, and its Canadian arm adding coupon-clipping capabilities.

Brands that deliver the right information using digital tactics and content will rise in popularity among consumers and further accelerate the exploding category.

Recent retail news includes CVS adding self-care SKUs designed with input from the disabled community, and Whole Foods planning to install Amazon technology in stores that lets shoppers pay with a wave of their hand.

Seventy percent of surveyed consumers plan to spend at least $51 on classroom needs this year, according to data from Breaktime Media.

Unilever is running a program at Meijer that positions the manufacturer's frozen treats as ideal for each day of the week.

Aldi ran its fifth annual fundraiser in June to support a long-term goal of raising $10 million by 2027 for the nonprofit focused on curing childhood cancer.