Much has been made over the chicken sandwich wars within the last several years. Though that particular debate appears to be in a dormant state at the moment, things look to be heating up on another front in the fast-food/quick service industry: breakfast. McDonald’s is experimenting with adding Krispy Kreme donuts to its breakfast menu […]
Buy Now, Pay Later Services Show Growth Potential Among Lower-Income Grocery Sho...
Americans are testing every tool at their disposal to combat rising prices and economic uncertainty. Per the latest CivicScience data, as many as 4-in-5 are forgoing purchases at the grocery store due to rising prices. And a recent study from Adobe Analytics found that money spent on groceries online via “buy now, pay later” services […]
Lower-Income Americans Increasingly Turned to Online Grocery Shopping in Q1
Economic headwinds are forcing Americans to make tradeoffs in their purchasing behavior, trading down or deal-seeking in certain categories – like staples and apparel – in order to maintain higher spending levels on things they value the most, including travel and entertainment. This trend is evident among lower-income Americans more than others, particularly in the […]
As Plant-Based Meat’s Popularity Nears a Plateau, Is Cultivated Meat Next on the
Plant-based meat was once seen as the big disrupter to the meat industry, but findings suggest its growth is losing steam. The latest CivicScience data show that there has been a monthly increase in the total percentage of poll respondents who have tried plant-based meat (now at 40%), such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods […]
Top Cereal Insights for National Cereal Day
Today, even breakfast cereal gets its own holiday (March 7). Hot or cold, granola or flakes, Americans love cereal. Here are a few quick-bite cereal insights from the latest CivicScience polling data in celebration of the traditional breakfast staple. Most Americans chow down on cereal weekly – and Gen Z eats the most. Nearly three-quarters […]
Grocery Self-Checkout Reaches Its Lowest Favorability in Two Years
Whether or not it’s your preferred method to shop, self-checkout hubs are increasingly seizing up a greater share of front-end real estate at regional and national grocery chains alike. As previous CivicScience polling has indicated, this doesn’t necessarily reflect the preferences of most grocery shoppers. But how do things stand with grocery buyers in 2023? […]