C-Stores’ Transformative Era Is Upon Us
The C-store landscape has changed drastically over the last several years, but the transformation is far from over.
Tag: NPD
Restaurant Sales Improve Following January Slump
After ten consecutive months of traffic gains, the U.S. restaurant industry’s recovery slowed in January, according to The NPD Group. However, things are looking up. OMICRON-INDUCED SLOW DOWN IN JANUARY The surge of the COVID-19 …
Nutrition vs. Weight Loss: Consumers Shifting Away from Diet Culture
U.S. consumer attitudes about health and wellness are shifting. People have stopped focusing on diets and “can’t haves” and are instead paying attention to whole-body health and lifestyle changes they feel will be long-lasting, according …
2022 Outlook of Plant-Based and Next Gen Protein
Lunchtime Rush Coming Back for Restaurants
Online and physical restaurant visits during lunch rose 4% in the year ending September 2021 compared to a year ago when visits were down 11%, based on The NPD Group’s U.S. foodservice industry tracking. “Consumers are …
NPD Exec: Restaurant Operators Must Lean Into Off-Premises Opportunities
Prior to last year, David Portalatin noticed it all the time. In his hometown of Houston, restaurant customers sought “Instagrammable moments,” in which they snapped photos of tasty-looking food and friends with whom they were …
BREAKING: McDonald’s to Trial Plant-Based Burger in U.S.
McDonald’s will test the McPlant burger in partnership with Beyond Meat in eight U.S. locations next month. Beginning November 3, customers in Irving, Texas; Carrollton, Texas; Cedar Falls, Iowa; Jennings, Louisiana; Lake Charles, Louisiana; El …
Report: Snacking Spiked During Pandemic Lockdowns
As people spent more time at home during the pandemic, snacking rose significantly as a means to ease sadness, boredom, and stress. In fact, the average U.S. consumer reported eating 37% more snack foods and …
Consumers Fire Up Grills as Outdoor Cooking Gains Momentum
Grilling season started early this year – or maybe it never ended, statistics from market research company NPD Group indicate. NPD reported consumers spent more than $4.9 billion on grills, smokers, camping stoves, accessories, and …
Online Grocery Sales Reach $9.3 Billion in January
Online shopping is reaching new heights amid the pandemic – and likely won’t be going away anytime soon. ONLINE SALES UP IN FIRST MONTH OF 2021 Total U.S. online grocery sales reached $9.3 billion in …