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At SPINS, we believe there’s more than meets the eye to data. As the leading provider of retail consumer insights, analytics and consulting for the Natural, Organic and Specialty Products Industry, we strive to transform raw data into intelligent and actionable business solutions. Our mission is to maximize the value of information for growing the natural products industry. We carry out our mission by providing information, insight and a common language for the industry with which to understand and analyze consumer, retail and broad marketplace dynamics. https://www.spins.com/

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Understanding Retail Standards

The post Understanding Retail Standards appeared first on SPINS. This in-depth report delves into the mindset of values-oriented shoppers, emphasizing the role of standards in defining a retailer’s identity. Explore the impact of standards on differentiation, the gatekeeper role of retailers, and the importance of embracing innovation. Understand the forces empowering shoppers to establish their […]
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  1. Data & Insights

SPINS CEO Discusses the Trends Shaping the Natural Industry

A Q&A With Jay Margolis about innovation Last month, the Natural Products Expo East took over the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the last time (and a new event for 2024 was announced). Attendees from all over the world had the opportunity to sample the latest innovative natural products and preview the emerging trends that will […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Beverage Category Performance and Insights: Mid-Year Update 2023

The beverage industry has seen remarkable changes and growth in the first half of the year. From the rise of functional beverages to the introduction of unique flavors, the following sections detail the key trends and insights shaping this exciting market. The top line sales figures for the beverage industry show an interesting conundrum. While […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Expo East 2023 Recap: 8 Trends to Watch

Our top takeaways from the show floor  At the end of September, we attended the final Expo East in Philadelphia and got excited about the launch of Newtopia Now next year. Once again, we joined thousands of attendees and exhibitors for a first look at innovative new products, explored updates on classics, chatted with inspiring […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

CPG Innovation: 4 Types of Innovation and Why They Matter

The values-oriented consumer is at the heart of CPG innovation. Innovation is an inescapable term. It’s used to describe so many businesses, products, and technologies that the word has almost lost meaning. People often zero in on one form of innovation and that becomes the default definition in their mind. In truth, innovation is an […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

GNC Partners with SPINS to Enhance Research and Trends Capabilities

PITTSBURGH (September 7, 2023) – To stay informed about pertinent trends, consumer habits, and shoppers’ purchasing behaviors, GNC collaborates with some of the industry’s best to amplify its expert internal research capabilities. That’s why it recently selected SPINS as its new research partner. With a partnership designed to elevate the company’s consumer-first mindset and leverage […]
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  1. Data & Insights

VMS Category Performance and Insights: Mid-Year Update 2023

Key Takeaways Supplements are maintaining gains from thriving years but slowing accretions Active Nutrition continues to drive the category New weight loss drugs can reshape the way consumers shop weight management Social media plays a major but hard-to-predict role in elevating ingredients The Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS) industry has witnessed explosive growth over the […]
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