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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 […]
  1. Data & Insights
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 […]
  1. Department: Beverage
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 […]
  1. Data & Insights
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 […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
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 […]
  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit
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 […]
  1. Data & Insights
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 […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
SPINS, a leading provider of wellness-focused data and analytics for the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, and Makeena, the cashback and rewards app that helps mission-driven shoppers and brands discover and engage with one another, are partnering to bring a new level of transparency to the CPG industry through first-party data and direct consumer engagement. Creating […]
  1. Department: Nonfood
Although pets have long been part of the family, their role as cherished family members continues to evolve. Terms like “granddog” have emerged to indicate pets are loved as much as grandchildren, for example. Anyone who’s scrolled through social media recently has likely seen Instagram accounts written from animals’ points of view and TikTok videos […]
  1. Data & Insights
For over a century, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has crafted the world’s most exquisite vanilla extracts and culinary products. The third-generation family-owned company has solidified its reputation for excellence in the specialty and natural food channels. Yet, they envisioned an expansion into broader food, drug, and mass markets without sacrificing their commitment to quality. The Challenge: Expansion […]