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.
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.
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.