U.S. monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains […]
Category: Grocery Research
News relating to research, study and reports surrounding the grocery and supermarket industries.
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The Campbell’s Co. Debuts 2025 State Of The Sides Report
The Campbell’s Company has released its annual State of the Sides report, a study that highlights Thanksgiving’s most popular side dishes. “Generations have turned to Campbell’s to create their holiday side dishes over the years, and this year’s report shows those classics are still at the heart of every holiday celebration,” said Marci Raible, VP of […]
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FMI Report: What Drives Acceptance Of Gene Editing In Food
New consumer research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association provides details on how consumers perceive gene editing in food and agriculture and what drives their willingness to buy. The research, “Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Foods,” found that consumers are much more open to gene-edited products when the […]
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FoodHealth Co., NielsenIQ Report Finds Grocery Baskets Unhealthy
A new analysis covering more than 200 billion grocery purchases shows that the typical American basket scores 48.94 out of 100 on the FoodHealth Score, a new nutrition index developed by the FoodHealth Co. The report found that American grocery baskets rank 55 percent below the ideal score of 88, which indicates a basket aligned […]
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Grocers Preparing For Thanksgiving Holiday
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, U.S. grocers are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Stores across the country are stocking up on turkeys, pies and all the items needed for a traditional holiday feast. From extended store hours to increased staffing, grocers are pulling out all the stops to […]
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H-E-B Ranks First On ChangeUp’s Experience Report
ChangeUp, a brand strategy and retail design agency, has released its first Experience Report, a study ranking the top 50 retail and restaurant brands based on how well they resonate with customers. The brands showcase how experience translates into competitive advantage. Texas grocer H-E-B took the No. 1 spot for its “blend of community connection […]
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Report: 81% Of Consumers Plan To Purchase Halloween Candy
Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has released a Halloween report, sourced from verified purchase data and a sentiment survey of more than 5,000 consumers on their fourth quarter 2025 holiday intentions. Overall, more than half (56 percent) of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, with participation higher among Gen Z […]
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Publix Ranks As Florida’s Most Reputable Company
Merco, a corporate reputation monitor with a 25-year track record, has announced the first edition of Merco Companies and Business Leaders Rankings in Florida, which features Publix as the top ranked company. According to Merco, its multi-stakeholder evaluation methodology is the only KPMG-verified corporate reputation assessment in the world. Top 100 companies with the best […]