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Consumer Trends
Report: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this yearReport: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this year

Grocery prices are up 26% overall from what they were in the pre-pandemic, pre-inflationary days

bySupermarket News Staff
Nov 19, 2024
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Consumer Trends
Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shoppingRestaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
byRon Ruggless
Nov 15, 2024
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness
bySupermarket News Staff
Nov 15, 2024
1 Min Read
Almost two-thirds of shoppers (60%) have seen merchandise locked up on a regular basis.
Consumer Trends
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and keyOver a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
byTimothy Inklebarger
Nov 4, 2024
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?
bySupermarket News Staff
Nov 1, 2024
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021
byAlly MacConchie
Oct 31, 2024
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
Oct 30, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Oct 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
60% of customers plan to shop at big box stores like Walmart and Target
Consumer Trends
Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween
Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites
Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites
Sep 24, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
Consumer Trends
The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August
The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August
Sep 11, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso
Consumer Trends
5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?
5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?
Sep 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Nine out of 10 shoppers say food costs will influence their vote
Nine out of 10 shoppers say food costs will influence their vote
Sep 4, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
Consumer Trends
Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing
Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing
Aug 29, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer
Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer
Aug 21, 2024
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Consumer Trends
Study finds self-checkout can lead to disrespect, bullying from shoppers
Study finds self-checkout can lead to disrespect, bullying from shoppers
Aug 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
What you think about: Kamala Harris tackling grocery ‘price gouging’
What you think about: Kamala Harris tackling grocery ‘price gouging’
Aug 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging
Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging
Aug 16, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
Grocery food prices up slightly in July
Grocery food prices up slightly in July
Aug 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
In 2024, Kroger, Albertsons is not (even close to being) a ‘grocery monopoly’
In 2024, Kroger, Albertsons is not (even close to being) a ‘grocery monopoly’
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byScott Moses
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Consumer Trends
Illinois bids adieu to its grocery tax in 2026
Illinois bids adieu to its grocery tax in 2026
Aug 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
5 things top news: FTC investigating high grocery prices
5 things top news: FTC investigating high grocery prices
Aug 5, 2024
byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
Nearly a third of U.S. consumers could begin using GLP-1 drugs
Nearly a third of U.S. consumers could begin using GLP-1 drugs
Aug 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Grocery shoppers prefer a live feed
5 things: Grocery shoppers prefer a live feed
Aug 2, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Who holds the largest grocery market share? Do we have to say it?
Who holds the largest grocery market share? Do we have to say it?
Jul 31, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
Shoppers prefer digital coupons over paper
Shoppers prefer digital coupons over paper
Jul 30, 2024
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byMark Hamstra
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Consumer Trends
Grocery food prices are expected to fall in 2024 and 2025
Grocery food prices are expected to fall in 2024 and 2025
Jul 26, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence up slightly in June
Consumer confidence up slightly in June
Jul 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
How is mental strain affecting food purchases?
How is mental strain affecting food purchases?
Jul 24, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
Big winners on Amazon Prime Day: Drink mix, trash bags, snail lotion
Big winners on Amazon Prime Day: Drink mix, trash bags, snail lotion
Jul 18, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Grocery Trends & Data
Amazon Prime Day attracts grocery shoppers
Amazon Prime Day attracts grocery shoppers
Jul 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
Inflation declines in June for the 1st time since 2020; grocery prices relatively flat
Inflation declines in June for the 1st time since 2020; grocery prices relatively flat
Jul 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Consumer Trends
Shoppers are purchasing smaller amounts of produce, more frequently
Shoppers are purchasing smaller amounts of produce, more frequently
Jul 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRichard Mitchell
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Consumer Trends
Ozempic users still gotta eat, but what are they eating?
Ozempic users still gotta eat, but what are they eating?
Jun 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Consumer Trends
5 things: The rise of the Asian grocer
5 things: The rise of the Asian grocer
Jun 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff

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