7/30/2008

Competing in a Transforming Economy

Volume 1, Issue 7

Over the past year, consumer CPG purchase behavior has taken a turn down but then back up in the latest quarter. Dollar sales growth reflects the impact of product inflation at retail. But unit sales declines present a more telling story of weakened shopper behavior. Both, however, are on the rise as recent gas price spikes prompt consumers to reduce restaurant spending and eat in more often.

Also in this issue:

Impact on CPG
Category Benchmarks
Shopping Benchmarks
New Items Report

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