Market Research

Overall, approximately 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home between Nov. 23–27.

Food and beverage prices in October increased 1.4 percent vs. September.

The annual spend for convenience loyalty members increased nearly 40 percent from 2020 to 2021.

Concerns about global supplies nudged pump prices up, but this rise may be short lived.

Income bifurcation, a return to convenience and other factors are molding daily eating patterns.

Fluctuating oil prices and low demand contribute to the national average decline.

Retailers adapt to outside pressure by embracing speed, adding fresh offerings and reallocating store space.

The national average has declined daily since Oct. 11.

The third-quarter 2022 Nicotine Nuggets survey finds a rise in downtrading.

NielsenIQ: Snacking category growth outpaces global average FMCG growth.

The latest Beverage Bytes survey finds retailers expect energy drinks to see sustained double-digit growth.

Consumers continue to spend but they are cautious, according to the National Retail Federation.