Value, Value, Value: Cash-Strapped Holiday Shoppers Get Creative
As consumers buckle under the weight of financial pressures, this holiday shopping season will look a bit different than its predecessors.
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The Unstoppable Rise of Shrinkflation
Shrinkflation, the practice of reducing product sizes while maintaining prices, has become a common cost-management strategy for manufacturers amid rising costs. Experts predict the tactic is here to stay, for multiple reasons.
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Spilling the Beans on America’s Latest Nutrition Obsession
Beans have gained popularity as a cost-effective, nutrient-dense option, supporting gut health and reducing risks of obesity, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Some feel beans are poised to become a staple alternative to meat for many Americans.
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3 Key Takeaways From the 2024 Private Label Trade Show
The 2024 PLMA Trade Show showcased private label’s ascent, with U.S. store brand sales projected to surpass $250 billion this year. Trends like globally inspired dips and coffeehouse-style beverages at home captured consumer interest.
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Coffee Omakase, Flights Capture Consumer Interest
A recent Trend Tracker report from Yelp found that “coffee omakase” enjoyed a shocking 5,173% rise in searches between Sept. ’23-’24. What’s behind this surge in interest?
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