Circana LLC has released its Circana Compass insights, providing a detailed review of 2025 global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry performance and a forward-looking outlook for 2026. 2025 Global Trends Confirm Projections Circana’s 2024 projection anticipated U.S. F&B industry dollar sales growth between 2 percent and 4 percent for 2025, driven by price/mix increases […]
Category: Grocery Research
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Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Produce News
FMI Report Highlights Fresh Food Sales Growth, Consumer Preferences
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released “The State of Fresh Foods 2025” report, which demonstrates continued growth in the fresh foods space. The report explores the momentum of fresh food products in 2024 and provides a look at the role the department plays in the advancement of food retail establishments in the coming […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Research, National, News
Online Grocery Sales Jump To $10B In July
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $10 billion for July, a 26 percent increase from the prior year, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. Record-high household penetration, strong order activity and solid gains in spending rates contributed to the strong growth that helped online capture more than 17 percent […]
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Save A Lot Survey: Consumers Favor Private Labels For Better Value
Save A Lot recently surveyed 600 U.S. adults to learn how the economic landscape has impacted grocery shopping, how they feed their families and friends and how they decide where to shop. According to the survey, 79 percent of respondents say their average grocery costs have increased, compared to three months ago. Consumers are taking […]
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Survey: Consumers Focused On Product Availability, Tariffs, Tech
A new consumer study conducted by SPAR Group Inc. reveals that product availability is the single most important factor for consumers when choosing to shop in-store, with 74 percent citing it as their top priority. At the same time, 73 percent of shoppers identify out-of-stocks as a leading barrier to the in-store experience, underscoring the need […]
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Survey: 71% Of Consumers Shop For Groceries Online
A new national survey from VTEX, composable commerce platform provider, finds that 71 percent of consumers have shopped online for groceries, with 50 percent doing so at least once a month. However, many shoppers are holding back from deeper digital engagement due to persistent friction in the experience. The findings reveal insights for grocers looking to […]
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2025 Butterball Togetherness Report Provides Profitable Insights For Retailers
Butterball has released the Butterball Togetherness Report: Unlocking Retail Potential Through Social Meal Gatherings. The Butterball Togetherness Report reveals consumers’ shopping behaviors and trends when buying groceries for social meals with friends and family outside of the holidays and special occasions. The results highlight the desire for more social meals throughout the year, which according […]
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FMI Report: Amid Uncertainty, Food Industry Succeeds In Offering Value
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its signature research, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025,” which reveals how the industry is evolving into a modern grocery experience while navigating a complex operating environment. The analysis highlights successful strategies across the sector and offers a deeper exploration of how food retailers and suppliers are […]