Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

Shoppers' focus on value to continue post-pandemic, report says
A report from The Conference Board is highlighting the extent to which consumers cut back their spending in the past year — and how a reversal of this pattern might be slower than in the past.
Brian Sharoff: One of a kind
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Report finds e-commerce growing even as in-store shopping increases

Numerator released insights from its Reopening Shopping Behavior Index and finds retailers are still seeing elevated spending levels online, nearly two times higher than 2020 levels.
Hot Category: Snack Time!

More snacking at home during the pandemic has fueled sales of private brand snacks.
U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits

A report from FMI and the Meat Institute identifies a rise in consumer confidence around buying meat and cooking at home with meat products.
Out of stocks cost U.S. retailers hundreds of millions of dollars in 2020

Toilet paper topped all categories in sales losses from out of stocks, according to NielsenIQ data, seeing more than $830 million flushed.
Nellson identifies trends impacting nutritional bar segment

A white paper from the private label supplier highlights trends in ingredients and more for private brand partners to learn about in staying ahead of trends in product development.
Pretzels Inc. introduces pretzels with almond butter filling

The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Nestwell hits stores

The first of six new store brands to come from the retailer has officially launched, backed by an online sleep quiz to help shoppers find the right products for their sleep styles.
Whole Foods, Headspace provide mindful cooking tips

The retailer is offering a free-month trial of the Headspace meditation app and partnered on a new IGTV video series about mood-boosting recipes that feature its store brand products.

Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

Shoppers' focus on value to continue post-pandemic, report says

Brian Sharoff: One of a kind

Report finds e-commerce growing even as in-store shopping increases

Hot Category: Snack Time!

U.S. grocery meat sales hit double digits

Out of stocks cost U.S. retailers hundreds of millions of dollars in 2020

Nellson identifies trends impacting nutritional bar segment

Pretzels Inc. introduces pretzels with almond butter filling

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Nestwell hits stores

Whole Foods, Headspace provide mindful cooking tips