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Mondelēz: Chocolate Sales Jump 18% as Consumers Seek Affordable Comforts
Mondelēz: Chocolate Sales Jump 18% as Consumers Seek Affordable Comforts
April 27, 2023  |  Earnings

Amid consumers’ economic anxieties, Mondelēz is seeing chocolate sales rise significantly. Chicago-based multinational snack and confectionery giant Mondelēz International, parent company of a wide range of popular...

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White Castle Launches Beer as Restaurants Enter Grocery Stores
White Castle Launches Beer as Restaurants Enter Grocery Stores
March 30, 2023  |  Retail

As restaurants expand their grocery store offerings, White Castle is doubling down on branded beer. On Thursday (March 30), the quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain announced...

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PepsiCo Sees Consumer Preferences Shift Toward Name Brands
PepsiCo Sees Consumer Preferences Shift Toward Name Brands
February 09, 2023  |  Earnings

After months of opting for private-label, consumers are turning back toward name brands, PepsiCo says. The food, snack and beverage giant said Thursday (Feb. 9)...

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Older Grocery Shoppers Much More Deal-Motivated Than Younger Counterparts
Older Grocery Shoppers Much More Deal-Motivated Than Younger Counterparts
February 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As grocery shoppers rethink their spending, PYMNTS data shows older shoppers seek deals the most. The Context As inflation affects consumer spending behavior, many grocers...

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Hershey Says Consumers See Chocolate as Affordable Luxury
Hershey Says Consumers See Chocolate as Affordable Luxury
February 02, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers cut unnecessary food purchases, chocolate still makes the grade, thanks to comfort eating. On a call with analysts Thursday (Feb. 2) discussing the...

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Mondelēz Says Food Inflation Getting Worse, Not Better
Mondelēz Says Food Inflation Getting Worse, Not Better
January 31, 2023  |  Retail

As CPG brands debate whether inflation is easing or intensifying, Mondelēz expects more challenges ahead. Snack and candy giant Mondelēz International, parent company of a wide...

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Instacart Offers Coupon Solution to Drive Ad Sales Amid Inflation
Instacart Offers Coupon Solution to Drive Ad Sales Amid Inflation
December 02, 2022  |  Retail

With brands noting consumers’ pricing anxieties, Instacart is turning to coupons to drive ad sales. The grocery aggregator announced Wednesday (Nov. 30) the launch of...

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Grocers Drive Revenue From CPG Brands With Data-Informed Marketing
Grocers Drive Revenue From CPG Brands With Data-Informed Marketing
November 07, 2022  |  Retail

As grocers leverage data analytics to remain competitive, major players are finding they need to take their marketing businesses into their own hands to remain...

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CPG Giants Use Digital Commerce to Pump New Life Into Old Brands
CPG Giants Use Digital Commerce to Pump New Life Into Old Brands
October 31, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers are increasingly looking to get as many of their needs as possible met online, and brands that fail to adapt risk falling behind. Consumer-packaged...

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