Walmart is the clear favorite in the U.S. supermarket market, preferred by nearly one in three American shoppers, according to new findings from Conjointly Brand Tracker released April 20. The expanded coverage of Conjointly Brand Tracker includes U.S. supermarket chains, shedding light on brand performance across the competitive sector. Market at a glance Walmart stands […]
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Report: Online Grocery Sales To Reach $452B By 2028
Grocery shopping is no longer a choice between store and screen, but a seamless blend of both, according to the latest Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping 2026 report released April 22 by FMI – The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ. With omnichannel behaviors as the new normal, total U.S. online grocery sales will reach $452 […]
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Food-At-Home Prices Ease In March As Grocery Volume Trends Stabilize
Grocery retailers saw a more favorable pricing environment in March as the food-at-home index declined 0.2 percent, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline reflected easing pressure across several categories, including meats, cereals, dairy and beverages, though fruits and vegetables rose modestly. Volume holds steady […]
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Kearney Cites ‘Unpredictable’ Consumer Behavior In Beverage Outlook
Global management consulting firm Kearney has released its 2026 Beverage Outlook, detailing a growing “duality” in purchasing habits – where economic pressure, health consciousness and evolving social norms are forcing a rethinking of portfolio strategies. According to the analysis, beverage consumers have become significantly less predictable. Shoppers are increasingly “trading down” for efficiency in routine […]
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Acosta: Young Consumers Lead GLP-1 Users Reshaping Grocery Baskets
Consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing what they buy at grocery stores and elsewhere, with effects extending into personal care purchases and dining habits, according to new research from Acosta Group. The trends are most pronounced among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. Acosta Group’s study, released ahead of the National Association of […]
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Primerica Survey: 75% Of Consumers Expect Grocery Prices To Rise
Three-quarters of middle-income Americans expect grocery prices to continue climbing over the next six months, according to Primerica’s Q1 2026 Financial Security Monitor survey. The finding is part of a broader pattern of rising cost expectations reshaping how households with incomes between $30,000 and $130,000 manage their budgets. The survey found that 80 percent of […]
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Survey: Consumers Spend 37% Of Grocery Budget At Independent Stores
Americans spend a larger share of their grocery budget at independent stores than in any other retail category, according to a new survey from OnDeck in partnership with research consultancy Censuswide. The finding underscores the role independent grocers play in local economies even as consumers navigate an era of online convenience and corporate scale. The […]
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Report: Grocery Price Growth Easing As Egg Prices Drive Breakfast Costs Down
DoorDash has released its first quarterly State of Local Commerce update, drawing on millions of transactions across restaurants, grocery stores and everyday goods to offer a view of how prices are shifting across the U.S. The headline finding for grocery retailers: the Breakfast Basics Index is down 22.3 percent year over year, driven largely by […]