by Peter Giannetti | Apr 7, 2022 | Featured News, Home + Housewares, Retail Articles
The NPD Group and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) have agreed to merge in a deal that brings together a pair of global market data and analytics leaders covering the retail and consumer products industries. The combination will offer clients a view of retail...
by Peter Giannetti | Apr 7, 2022 | Retail Articles, Trade Shows & Associations
Private brand growth outpaced national brand gains in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association. PLMA cited IRI data indicating store brands gained 6.5% in dollar sales during the first quarter, while national brands increased...
by Mike Duff | Aug 4, 2021 | Retail Articles
Consumer sentiment is increasing after the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 took a toll on the financial health of many Americans, according to market research firm IRI. As the United States experienced economic growth and declining unemployment rates, a...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 14, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
IRI research suggests it may be time to reckon with Gen Z. Millennials are a focus of many observers in business and beyond. Baby Boomers need constant attention given their continuing spending power. Gen X sometimes gets lost in between, but most thoughtful observers...