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What the Pet Adoption Boom Means for Retailers

The adoption of dogs and cats during the pandemic “provides retailers and brands with the opportunity to identify and provide value for the ongoing needs of their customers—and their pets,” Quotient CEO Steven Boal says.

Industry Partners

Online Grocery Sales Dip 23% in June, Survey Reveals

The monthly benchmark survey from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus indicates that pickup remains the preferred method of shopping and that consumer intention trends favor mass retailers.

Industry Partners

Consumers Signal Intentions to Shop More Often

By Jon Springer on Jul. 14, 2021

A new study reveals that most shoppers want to shop in physical stores more often, and be more intentional as to where they shop, than they did a year ago.

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The 14x Dollar-Growth Potential of Gen Z

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 29, 2021

In its latest white paper, IRI notes that discovery, authenticity and in-store experiences are key to connecting with this influential generation.

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Consumers More Bullish on Economic Outlook in June

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 29, 2021

Consumer confidence hit a pandemic high in June, The Conference Board reported, as U.S. consumers' short-term economic outlook improved—despite the inflation they're anticipating.

Retailers

3 Trends Albertsons’ CEO ‘Doubts Will Reverse’

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 24, 2021

Vivek Sankaran says digital engagement, e-commerce and remote work are three sticky trends that "could be very positive” for the industry.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize U.S. CEO on Building Consumer Trust

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 23, 2021

The retailer strives to convey "local impact and a greater purpose," Kevin Holt says during an FMI Midsummer Strategic Executive Exchange session.

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Online Shopping Dips in May but Remains Well Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Jon Springer on Jun. 21, 2021

Consumers shopped less frequently and spent less per order online than they did a year ago as pantry loading slows and multioutlet shopping returns, the latest Brick Meets Click/Mercatus survey indicates.

Retailers

Strong Execution Brightens Kroger's Outlook in 'Time of Transition'

By Jon Springer on Jun. 17, 2021

Despite anticipation that the food-at-home trend would slow as the nation moves further from the pandemic, the fiscal year got off to a better-than-expected start, indicating Kroger was executing its strategy.

Retailers

How Sprouts Is Buzzing Into Growth

By Jon Springer on Jun. 16, 2021

Behind new support facilities and a new real estate team, the natural foods merchant is teeing up its forthcoming “V6” format and a resumption of rapid new store growth.

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