Private Label Sales Ring Up Another Record Year Dollar sales rose 3.9% in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024. Consumers Prioritize Cooking at Home as Food Costs RiseMore than eight in 10 Americans say saving money on food is a priority this year. Massachusetts Flavor Ban Fails to Move the Needle on Menthol Smoking Rates A new report by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association highlights the numbers following 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New Year Gross domestic product is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% in 2025. PLMA Aims to Drive Consumer Trial of Private Label Products The association joins with retailers and manufacturers to celebrate Store Brands Month. DEI Efforts Face Headwinds Among U.S. Employees Pew Research: Workers are now somewhat more likely to say that focusing on increasing DEI at their organizations is mainly a bad thing compared to February 2023. Credit Card Fees Could Add $20B-Plus to Holiday Spending Tab Consumers are expected to spend an average of $902 during the November-December holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Hispanic Consumers Fuel CPG Growth Circana: The cohort makes up 20% of the U.S. population. Holiday Spending Expected to Reach New Record NRF: Consumers anticipate spending an average of $902 on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. FDA Renews Reduced-Risk Authorization for Eight Swedish Match Products The orders apply to items marketed under the company's General label. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
