Hispanic Consumers Fuel CPG GrowthCircana: The cohort makes up 20% of the U.S. population. Global Inspiration & Ingredient Transparency Among Beverage Trends to WatchConsumer interest in the "sober curious" movement is also expected to continue in 2025. Holiday Spending Expected to Reach New Record NRF: Consumers anticipate spending an average of $902 on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. Convenience Store Retailers Report Continued Downtrading on the Backbar The latest "Nicotine Survey" from Goldman Sachs finds wide price gaps are driving tobacco consumers to cheaper alternatives. Promotion Inequity Stalls Narrowing of Gender Pay Gap A "broken rung" on the corporate ladder hinders progress at higher levels, a new report reveals. Food Retailers & Manufacturers to Boost Private Brand Investments Growth areas include premium, health and wellbeing, and products boasting simple and clean ingredients. C-store Retailers Take Their Expectations for Beverage Sales Down a Notch Continued consumer pressures are taking their toll on store traffic, according to Goldman Sachs' third-quarter 2024 beverage survey. DoorDash Expands Access to Nutritious Groceries New merchants now accepting SNAP payments on the platform include Sheetz and Giant Eagle. Consumer Wellness Shift Adds Up to $600B-Plus Food & Beverage Opportunity Thirty-five percent of consumers view food as an important tool for managing stress and improving mood. Halloween Increasingly Enjoyed by Adults Forty percent say the spookiest day of the year is their favorite holiday. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
