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.
Long-term and short-term trends indicate stronger consumer demand over the past six months, particularly in retail media and paid search, according to quarterly research from Skai.
Most U.S. adults regularly replace meals with snacks and named fruit as a key component missing from today's options, per a recent survey commissioned by Del Monte Foods.
More than half of U.S. consumers planning to shop the July 11-12 sales event say they'll spend the same amount as they did in 2022, and 23% expect to spend more, according to a report from Slickdeals.
As elevated prices persist, overall U.S. retail spending on non-essential general merchandise and CPGs increased 2%, despite a decline in unit sales, according to market research firm Circana.
June’s designation as “National Candy Month” is gaining momentum with retailers and consumers nationwide despite economic uncertainty, self-checkout lanes and other trends and factors, according to recent consumer studies.
The annual survey finds that consumers plan to spend a record amount on Mother's Day gifts this year, despite inflation, with more opting to gift experiences and subscription boxes than in prior years.