New Acosta Group research shows grocery stores lead for frozen and dairy, but shoppers want more value, variety and easier-to-navigate freezer aisles.
Category: Grocery Research
News relating to research, study and reports surrounding the grocery and supermarket industries.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, National, News
NIQ: Thanksgiving Shoppers Rework Their Lists, Not Traditions
Consumers are willing to work harder, smarter, to keep the annual celebration special.
Posted inAisle Watch, Ahold Delhaize, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Independent Store News, National, Packaging News
INFRA Predicts Natural Grocery Trends For 2027
Alpha-gal syndrome may require label claims and certifications in the not-too-distant future, INFRA says.
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Study: Independent Grocers Lead On Service, Community, Local Products
The findings will be mined further at NGA’s Executive Conference, Oct. 20-22 in Chicago.
Posted inGrocery Research, Finance News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Grocery Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In September As Gas Pushes Inflation Higher
Grocery prices fell 0.1 percent in September and are up 1.8 percent over the year, while gasoline pushed overall inflation to 3.7 percent.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Private Brands Move Into Mainstream, Driving Deeper Into Shopping Basket
Thirty-nine percent of those surveyed viewed private brands and national brands as interchangeable.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Research, National, News
NGA, NIQ Partner On Consumer Insights Toolkit, Student Competition For Independent Grocers
The toolkit will connect NGA members with NIQ subject matter experts on data, analytics and consumer trends.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
U.S. E-Grocery Sales Climb 21% In Q3, Capture Record Share
The share of U.S. households that have ever bought groceries online ended the quarter at 81 percent.
Posted inGrocery Research, Health & Wellness, International Foods, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Predicts Top Food And Beverage Trends For 2027
One of the trends is Japanese comfort food, described as the adaptation of European and American dishes to Japanese tastes.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, Private Label Brands
The Grocery Trip Starts Long Before Shoppers Enter The Store
Many consumers are pre-planning their trips with activities like reviewing promotions, comparing prices among retailers, checking loyalty offers and considering a private label alternative.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Grocery Research, News, Southwest
HPP Workshop At Oklahoma State Points To Cleaner Labels, Longer Shelf Life For Fresh Foods
High-pressure processing is being used on a range of products, from ready-to-eat meats to raw pet food.
Posted inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Food Service News, National
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.
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Axonify: Shoppers Less Forgiving Of Poor In-Store Experience As Prices Climb
Households earning less than $50K were the most concerned about grocery prices, yet 47 percent said they would pay somewhat more for a noticeably better experience.
Posted inMidwest, Center Store, Grocery Research, Meijer, News
Meijer: Value-Seeking Likely To Impact Midwest Halloween Spending
The findings point to a season of familiar traditions on tighter budgets, whether costumes or candy.
Posted inFood Service News, Association News, Deli News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery Research, National
Mars Data: 2 In 5 Halloween Shoppers Buy A ‘Buffer Bag’ Of Candy
The survey revealed that candy demand runs throughout the month of October.
Posted inRetail Media, Aisle Watch, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National
Survey: Marketers See Full-Funnel Role For In-Store Retail Media
Forty-three percent of respondents said their organization is underutilizing its in-store retail media investment.
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How Retailers Can Capture Pork’s Protein Payoff
See how protein demand and shopper data can help retailers identify one more ground pork item and one pork cut to add to their meatcase.