A confluence of inflation, supply challenges, bad weather and the omicron variant drove at-home food sales in January 2022. In this monthly outlook of fresh categories, Jonna Parker, principal of IRI's Fresh Center of Excellence, and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, discuss consumer behaviors – including an increase in at-home meals – as well as retailer strategies to retain shoppers during this complicated time.
Feb 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 88
Wavering demand, insufficient supply and rising inflation negatively impact the CPG industry and consumers. KK Davey, president of client engagement at IRI, shares insights into what’s ahead in 2022, including CPG volume declines and on-premise recovery, additional price increases, the return of promotions, the opportunity for private label and much more.
Feb 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 87
IRI’s private brand expert, MaryEllen Lynch, Principal, Center Store Solutions, shares findings and insights from IRI research into private brands. Find out who is most likely to shop for private brands, how retailers can both leverage existing loyalty to store brands and promote offerings to new shoppers, as well as an outlook for private brands in an inflationary market.
Feb 03, 2022•19 min•Ep. 86
IRI’s special C-Suite Conversations series features notable leaders talking about the future of consumer packaged goods and retail. This episode features Chris Rupp, executive vice president and chief customer and digital officer of grocery giant Albertsons Companies, Inc. Spanning 34 states and the District of Columbia, Albertsons operates stores under more than 20 retail banners. This conversation touches on many topics, including Rupp’s quick and deep dive into Albertsons’ e-commerce digital ...
Jan 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 85
Growth in 2022 will be driven by long-term trends of convenience, exploration and health, but look for more flexibility as shoppers adjust to the challenges of supply and inflation. In this new monthly outlook of fresh categories, Jonna Parker, Principal of IRI’s Fresh Center of Excellence, is joined by Anne-Marie Roerink, President of 210 Analytics.
Jan 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 84
The U.S. convenience channel has rebounded from the 2020 lockdown, recently delivering 7% dollar growth compared to less than 2% growth for total CPG retail. Kurian Thomas, COO of IRI’s Retail Practice, talks about the channel’s resurgence, unique innovations fueling growth and other opportunities to adapt amidst a pandemic.
Dec 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 83
Toss out your misconceptions that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are all low-income and only looking for the lowest price. Sally Lyons Wyatt, IRI’s EVP, Center-of-Store and Produce Vertical, reveals critical insight – including the value to retailers and brands – of SNAP shoppers. Learn how retailers and brands can innovate with education, shopper engagement and meal-occasion bundling.
Dec 09, 2021•26 min•Ep. 82
IRI’s Growth Insights C-Suite Conversations feature notable leaders talking about the future of CPG, retail and media. This installment welcomes Rachel Ferdinando, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Frito-Lay North America, the snack subsidiary of PepsiCo. Ferdinando speaks with Krishnakumar (KK) Davey, IRI president of client engagement, and Sheila McCusker, IRI executive vice president and team lead for PepsiCo. The conversation spans many topics, including how the PepsiCo mi...
Dec 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 81
While not as dramatic as at the outbreak of the pandemic, sales of home cleaning products remain elevated from 2019 levels, thanks to new cleaning regimens and increased at-home activity. Kathy Kemmet, Client Insights Executive for IRI’s Home Practice, shares key insights and opportunities for home care moving forward, including a focus on self-care, sustainability and convenience.
Dec 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 80
Holiday gatherings will be bigger in 2021, and IRI’s fresh experts Jonna Parker and Sally Lyons Wyatt predict many people will attend multiple holiday meals. New approaches to holiday meals often include serving multiple types of meats, cooking to support dietary needs, layering in convenience items and meals beyond the big event. Listen and learn about opportunities for supporting shoppers this holiday season.
Nov 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 79
