The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.71 in July 2024.

Prices in the fresh perimeter were up 1.2% in June versus year ago, while center-store grocery prices increased 1.9%.

Prices in the fresh perimeter were up 0.7% in April versus year ago, while center-store grocery prices increased 3.4%.

The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds, both fixed and random weight, stood at $4.53 in March, up 0.5% year-on-year.

February 2024 restaurant engagement was down from January2024.

These changes coincide with the plans of Tim Bush, Circana’s current president, general merchandise, to retire by the end of 2024.

Consumers are planning ways to control the costs of their celebrations.

Consumers are shopping more often and across more stores. 

The deli-prepared items have outperformed the cheese, entertaining and meat categories significantly.

Survey suggests that 37% of consumers say they are worse off versus 17% who report doing financially better.