Inside Canadian Commerce: Q2 2026 Trends, Tactics and Standout Activations Recent trends, in-store inspiration, campaign activity and member Q&A with LPi Group. Summerween Trend Pushes Halloween Candy Sales Earlier The Mars "Tricks, Treats and Trends" report finds over half of shoppers now think of Halloween as a multi-month affair. Inflation-Era Shopping Habits Are Here to Stay, Report Finds The inaugural Affordability Tracker finds that while grocery purchasing power has improved since 2023, shoppers remain highly value-conscious. Report: Back-to-School Shopping Will Be More Intentional, Happen Later in the Summer Deloitte predicts $30.4 billion in BTS spending this year, a 6% drop year over year. What It Takes to Claim the $40 Billion Alcohol Opportunity Surfside's Jon Lowen explains how retailers can better reach consumers ready to buy BevAlc digitally. Fourth of July 2026 Shopper Habits More than 60% of shoppers surveyed spend $50 or less on the patriotic holiday, according to data from Breaktime Media. Kroger Debuts Self-Service Advertising With TikTok The retailer shares research on why brands should repeat messaging to reach relevant audiences. Grocery Shoppers Least Likely to Trust AI Recommendations, Research Finds New survey from Chicory reveals 76% of U.S. consumers would pass on AI-selected grocery brands. Grilling Season Shopper Habits Cost and flavor are shoppers' two most important factors when purchasing outdoor cooking ingredients, according to Breaktime Media. P2PI's 2026 Shopper Pulse Study: Wave 2 The Q2 survey highlights a consumer shift from general economic caution toward more aggressive cost-management, plus a look at summer gathering realities. Members can download the full report now. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last