USDA’s Top Predictions for 2024Latest government report projects easing inflation, competitive job market and price moderation Grocery, Overall Retail Spending Increased This Holiday SeasonNew data from Mastercard shows a bump in purchases both in-store and online Consumers Reach for Snacks as Meal Ingredient Frito-Lay and Quaker release findings from annual survey of snackers Holiday Food Prices Up 7% From Last Year: Report Despite slowing inflation, that’s an 18.5% increase from 2021 Majority of Shoppers Still Struggle to Afford Groceries: Survey Swiftly finds increased usage of coupons, loyalty programs and retail apps as a result What’s Ahead for Dry January? New products, promos aimed at those attempting to avoid alcohol next month Consumers Gravitating Toward Casual, Food-Centric Gatherings Small home-based social events spur food discovery, popularity of grazable fare Dollar Stores Curbing Sales, Jobs at Independent Grocers UConn study reveals impact of fast-growing discount chains in rural areas Grocery Sales Inch Up in November Online sales also rose last month versus a year ago, new data shows Exploring the Protein Boom: The Main Ingredient Dominating Grocery Shelves While they have more to choose from, protein-propelled shoppers are being driven by certain trends as 2024 gets underway First Previous 31 32 33 34 35 Next Last