Circana Expands Media Capabilities With Pair of AcquisitionsNCSolutions and Marketing Mix Modeling will bring additional clients under the firm's advertising umbrella. Generational Differences Define the Future of Dinner Circana: 81% of evening meals are sourced from the comfort of home. Labor Day Travel Is Shaping Up to Be Cheaper Than 2023 Both gas prices and EV charging rates have held steady over the last few weeks. 'Motherhood Penalty' Adds Up for Working Mothers The cohort, on average, still earns 31% less than working fathers. Exclusive Offers Boost Brand Loyalty SheerID: Seventy-one percent of consumers are more loyal to a brand that offers them an exclusive deal. Three Loyalty Moves to Meet Market Challenges Foodservice operators can create emotional connections to foster long-term positive results by using the right strategies. Retail Sales Hold Steady Year Over Year Though consumers still prioritize needs-based spending, discretionary merchandise purchases grew 1% in June. Summer Gas Prices Hold Steady Though gasoline demand remains high, lower oil costs may be keeping pump prices relatively stable for now. Value-Seeking Tobacco Consumers Impact Cigarette Sales The Q2 2024 "Nicotine Nuggets" survey finds continued downtrading on the backbar. Private Label Brands Continue to Outperform National Brands Total store brand sales for the first six months of 2024 were $121 billion. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last