U.S. online grocery sales have sustained more than 20 percent year‑over‑year growth for six consecutive quarters through the first quarter of 2026, driven by ultra‑fast delivery and sub‑same‑day ship‑to‑home of fresh groceries, according to the ongoing Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey. Online’s share of total grocery spending has climbed from less than 15 percent […]
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Survey: 91% Of Shoppers Say Fresh Departments Drive Trust In Grocery Stores
Fresh departments are the leading signal of store reliability for U.S. grocery shoppers, according to new research from Logile.
FMI Report: 92% Of U.S. Households Have Store Brands
Store brands have become a fixture in American homes, with 92 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers having private brand products in their homes – up from 89 percent last year – according to new consumer research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Private brand dollar sales rose 2.8 percent year‑over‑year, outpacing national brand growth. […]
FMI Welcomes FDA’s Extended Timeline, Flexibility For Food Traceability Rule
The association reiterated the industry’s support for efforts made to provide additional time and flexibility for food traceability compliance.
Wilton Celebrates America’s 250th With Patriotic Recipes, Bakeware
Wilton has launched a curated collection of recipes, bakeware and decorating tools to help home bakers celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. “Baking is a pastime that brings generations together–through recipes handed down, techniques learned and moments celebrated,” said Shanta McGahey, director of brand and community at Wilton. “Wilton is proud to have been part of […]
YouGov Data: Costco Drawing Higher‑Income Shoppers
YouGov’s data suggests that affluent shoppers are actively seeking alternatives to mass merchants and spread their trips across banners.
Aldi Announces ‘Blind Box’ Grocery Giveaway
A new themed surprise box drops each day from June 22-25 Aldi is bringing the blind box trend to the grocery aisle. The grocer is launching the “Aldi Blind Box,” a limited-time giveaway that lets shoppers claim a free box of surprise products. The promotion draws on the unboxing trends that have taken off across […]
Two Economies, One Aisle: What Retailers Must Know for 2026
Most consumers report rising prices. In March, more than 70 percent of the general population said prices had risen in the last three months.
