Consumer Attitudes & Behavior

Time to shine

Seth Mendelson, publisher/editor-in-chief, says value-focused shoppers and rising prices on national brands offer private label a chance to grow its consumer base
Stem & Root takes hold at CVS

Clean, innovative merchandising supports the exclusive plant-based wellness products inside the drug chain
Lidl US to open 50 more stores by end of 2021

The expansion — part of a $500 million investment in the company’s U.S. footprint — will raise the value chain's U.S. store count over 150
Aldi opens second store on Long Island, further competing with Lidl US

The stores are focused on offering shoppers prices “significantly lower than the competition”
Pandemic-induced pressures on the Trader Joe’s model

Business analysis by Bloomberg questions if Trader Joe’s can sustain its success during COVID-19 shopping
Aldi promotes its value-leading status

Store Brands in the Wild spots signage promoting the stores consecutive wins as Value Leader in the Market Force survey
FMI’s Private Brands Summit will connect trading partners digitally

Registration is open for the annual gathering of store brand leaders; the event will include educational sessions and 45-minute meetings between trading partners
Despite upward trend, retail growth beginning to slow

For the second month in a row, retail sales nationwide saw an increase over the previous month though NRF is eyeing the good news with caution

McKinsey research: Winning over consumers for the long term