CHICAGO — Annual spending per consumer has increased to $10,471, up $440 versus a year ago, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group. Leveraging consumer purchase data across the CPG, foodservice and general merchandise sectors, new Circana research provides the first-of-its-kind, comprehensive view into the complete wallet, offering 360-degree insights into spending patterns and the
CHICAGO – Information Resources Inc. and The NPD Group merged in August 2022, and today the combined company has been rebranded under the name Circana. “We are proud to begin this new chapter together as Circana, a name that conveys our 360-degree, full-circle understanding of the consumer and market, and our unique ability to bring
CHICAGO — The focus on health and wellness evolved throughout the pandemic as consumers began seeking coping mechanisms for their altered lifestyles. The consumer’s need for normalcy at the height of the pandemic was the entry for a mental and physical health focus, reports The NPD Group. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, more consumers say
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Women in the U.S. are back to their former makeup habits — or even kicking them up a notch — now that most mask requirements have been lifted and more people are returning to workplaces, travel, and events. In fact, 70% of makeup wearers have returned to previous routines or are
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — U.S. consumers have started to pull back on discretionary general merchandise purchases in the face of higher prices, according to the NPD Group. Unit sales fell more than 8% for six consecutive weeks after the holiday shopping season, when compared to a year ago, NPD reported. Despite higher prices, these unit
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — As of July 2021, the majority of U.S. consumers planned to spend the same amount as last year on this year’s holiday shopping. Those who planned to spend less than last year outnumbered those who planned to spend more, according to a survey from The NPD Group. “The delta variant has dampened
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. – Consumers are always looking for deals, but a study from NPD Group suggests that free shipping is what shoppers most desire this holiday season. NPD’s annual holiday purchase intentions study found that this year, free shipping, for the first time, was identified as the No. 1 factor that will determine where