Research & Data

Nielsen teams with IBM on weather targeting data tool

Retailers, manufacturers leverage the AI tool to activate digital campaigns based on weather’s influence on consumer behavior and more

Daymon report sees a very bright future for private label

“Future of Private Brands” report includes survey results that say 89% of U.S. consumers trust private brands as much as national brands, half of shoppers pick a store based on store brand assortment

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

August sees consumer confidence dip

Consumer confidence, as measured by the Refinitiv/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index, is at 47.1 for the month of August, down 2.5 points from July and 13.5% year over year.

IRI survey: Second stimulus payment would be spent on groceries, essentials

IRI found that 27% of consumers used their stimulus on groceries and household necessities, and likely would use a second stimulus for the same purposes

Oracle intros inventory optimization platform to meet COVID changes

The coronavirus pandemic has upended shopping behaviors making it difficult for retailers to predict behavior

Racial protests, COVID-19 are impacting brand-switching

For store brands, 63% of American shoppers said they are permanently switching to private brands, according to a new study from Ketchum

Discounters, dollar stores stand out in PG 100

Annual ranking of retailers by sister publication Progressive Grocer has heavy hitters up top, but hard not to look at Aldi, TJ and dollar stores

Shopper survey: 60% of consumers likely to continue buying store brands after COVID-19

Research consultancy Magid’s May survey found shoppers that lost out on their preferred brands were happy with their store brand options

Store brand management: How to protect and build on growth

Marketing director at ActiveViam discusses ways retailers can protect private brand imaging, pricing and manage ways to help them flourish

Daymon report expects big sales in fresh food

“What’s Next in Fresh” report says the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic could fuel sales for fresh food and private brand fresh items in the months ahead

Private label does its share to drive sales, traffic

Survey of c-suite executives in grocery say private brands aren’t as influential as other departments but they hold their own in generating sales, foot fall

Pinterest Programs: Retailers tout private brands via discovery platform

Retailers are promoting their private brands by using what they’re learning from a Pinterest insights tool called Pinterest Trends

A look at leading CBD players

A report on “Who’s Who in CBD 2020” features companies with private label offerings such as Mile High Labs, Eagle Labs and Joy Organics

Study says consumers have more appreciation for store brands

Looking at how shopper behaviors have changed around COVID-19, an Acupoll survey found around a quarter of consumers gained an appreciation for private label

Staying in Stock: How retailers, suppliers are managing the pandemic

The April issue’s comprehensive cover story looks at how retailers and suppliers are managing the coronavirus crisis

Webinar: Keeping the Supply Chain Moving

VIEW ON DEMAND The coronavirus is putting intense pressure on the food and non-food supply chain and forcing suppliers and retailers to go to market in new and unique ways.