Omnichannel shopper journey
The Omnichannel Shopper in 2026: Trip Missions Are Fragmenting and the Measurement Gap Is Getting Expensive
Amazon's claim to second-largest U.S. grocer status, click-and-collect momentum, and the path-to-purchase measurement gap that commercial leaders can no longer afford to ignore.
Shopper demographics & segments
The 2026 Shopper Is Not One Person: What Generational Fragmentation Means for Your Range
From Gen Alpha entering grocery to older consumers seeking longevity nutrition, the shopper base is pulling in four directions at once, and a single range strategy will not cover it.
Social commerce & live shopping
Social Commerce in 2026: TikTok Shop's $20B Moment and the Margin Reality CPG Brands Are Avoiding
TikTok Shop is crossing $20 billion in gross sales, live shopping is pulling FMCG shoppers into impulse discovery, but the margin math behind creator-led commerce is harder than the brand-awareness story most CPG teams are telling internally.
Health & wellness as shopper trigger
GLP-1, Protein, and Portion Shifts: Health Is Now the Shopper's Default Lens
GLP-1 adoption, surging protein demand, and single-portion pack shifts are reshaping what shoppers buy, how much they buy, and which brands win their basket in 2026.
Sustainability claims & regulation
The EU Green Claims Directive Is Nine Months Away and Most Brands Are Not Ready
With enforcement starting September 2026, vague sustainability language on pack and in advertising shifts from a reputational risk to a legal one, and the brands that stay quiet face a different problem entirely.