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IHA Outlook: Cleaning, Home Health Products Lead Purchase Intent

Cleaning tools topped all 15 categories measured, with 67 percent of consumers very or somewhat likely to buy in the next 12 months.

by Shelby Team 24 hours ago

The study underscores how much digital experience now drives pharmacy loyalty.

The 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study shows profit leaders earning 12 times the field. Most of the gap sits in the fresh perimeter.

“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.

Enactment of the Common Cents Act is “of utmost importance” for grocery shoppers and retailers, FMI’s Christine Pollack said.

A longer banana ripening cycle extends shelf life, cuts shrink and delivers heavier, better-looking fruit. Thermal Tech’s David Byrne explains how.

Lean inventories, less discounting and higher-income households driving spending are expected this holiday season.

The savings figures reflect a family of four, calculated against Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey data.