They grew faster, expanded share, and hit record sales amid consumers’ rising focus on value.
The retailer is partnering with Korean beauty giant Olive Young to grow its selection and keep Ulta and Amazon at bay.
Retail display ad pricing held steady heading into the 2025 holiday season, even as ad spending surged across major categories, according to our Industry KPI data.
Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Walmart are among those looking to capitalize on “better for you” food trends.
Digital grocery has evolved from a pandemic-era convenience to a core retail channel. More than 90% of US consumers now shop for groceries both online and in-store, according to FMI and NielsenIQ. As the channel matures, the competitive battleground shifts from basic fulfillment to AI-powered personalization, retail media monetization, and seamless omnichannel experiences. This FAQ addresses the trends, players, and strategies shaping digital grocery in 2026.
Brands try to bolster value and innovate to win cost-conscious customers.
A 0.7% MoM spike in December is testing consumers' wallets and retailers' pricing strategies.
Most Member’s Mark foods now meet “Made Without” standards banning 40+ ingredients.
Aldi looks to expand its reach by expanding its footprint and revamping its website.
Legal and political pressure is rising, but shaken consumer confidence may be harder to fix.
Constellation Brands blames weak demand on the stiff socioeconomic headwinds facing Hispanic consumers.
US dietary guidelines overhaul decades of low-fat advice and target added sugar.
Estée Lauder seeks buyer for Too Faced, Smashbox, Dr. Jart, becoming one of many companies trying to offload underperforming assets as economic pressure reshapes strategy.
Albertsons cites belt-tightening across income tiers.
Starbucks is sponsoring the second season of Amazon Prime’s reality competition “Beast Games: Strong vs. Smart” to try to reignite brand buzz.
As more Americans take weight loss drugs, eating, shopping, and healthcare expectations are all evolving
Consumers traded down or tapped out throughout 2025, making value deals essential for restaurant survival.
Store brands grew 3.7% while national brands lagged at 1.1%, widening the value gap for inflation-hit shoppers.
The FTC's recent settlement penalties remain too small to shift corporate behavior.
Foot traffic trends softened retail in Q3, a potentially troubling sign for holiday spending, according to our Industry KPI data from Placer.ai. The four categories tracked—discount and dollar stores, grocers, department stores, and home improvement stores—had slower growth from July to September, providing more evidence that consumers are feeling the strain of higher living costs. The data points to a rocky year-end for department stores and home improvement retailers, which have struggled this year to overcome sluggish consumer sentiment and uneven spending. At the same time, retailers that offer necessities and can deliver clear value are positioned to win.