Circana (formerly known as IRI and The NPD Group)Company DetailsContacthttps://www.circana.com/Articles & NewsRetailIRI and NPD Rebrand as CircanaFollowing their merger in August 2022, Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group unveiled Circana, a new combined company name and brand identity.HomeFood and Beverage Prices Remain ElevatedPrices in perimeter categories were 9.6% higher in September compared to the year-ago period; however, year-over-year inflation in these categories has declined every month since February.AI/ARSucceeding in Uncertain Times with AI/ML-Driven AnalyticsWith news of inflation and recession growing more frequent each day, retailers and their suppliers will be challenged to maintain relevance and loyalty with shoppers. How can companies pivot? A combination of business strategies and AI/ML tools.HomeFood Inflation Impact on Consumer Shopping BehaviorCategories with the five largest increases in prices include eggs, frozen dinners, butter, frozen pizza and bread.E-Commerce SolutionsIRI, NPD Merger Creates Leading Data Analytics ProviderTogether, IRI and NPD have deep sector knowledge, leading data assets and strategic retail relationships in more than 20 industries, including CPG, softlines, hardlines, beauty, technology, foodservice and food consumption.Home2022 Outlook: CPG Growth Strategies in an Inflationary EnvironmentHere are five key areas of insight and predictions for the remainder of 2022 that will help brands and retailers compete to win market share and consumer loyalty in today’s ever-changing CPG landscape.Products & Press ReleasesWarehousingDespite Delivery Delays, Last Minute Shoppers Are Still Spending: ReportA new report from NPD Group says retail sales growth during the week following Cyber Week was a welcomed reversal from this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday results.Software & TechnologyIRI Acquires Leading Supply Chain Analytics Provider, RSiThe addition of RSi’s solutions to the industry-leading IRI Liquid Data technology platform will offer the industry’s most comprehensive supply chain solution.HomeU.S. Restaurant Dollar and Traffic Declines Ease in August as Consumers Gain More Comfort in Dining OutOn-premises visits have improved every month since April as the mandated dine-in closures have lifted and restaurants were able to offer varying levels of dine-in capacity.Software & TechnologyIRI Adds CPG Channel Shift Index and CPG E-Commerce Demand Index to Its COVID-19 Insights DashboardIRI announced the release of the IRI CPG Channel Shift Index and IRI CPG E-Commerce Demand Index as additions to its COVID-19 Insights Dashboard.HomeRestaurant Drive-Thrus Are Proving Their Value During the PandemicDrive-thru restaurant visits increased by +26% in the April, May, and June quarter and represented 42% of all restaurant visits.Software & TechnologyIRI Launches CPG Demand Index Forecasts on COVID-19 DashboardThe solution projects the impact of complex, interdependent factors on consumer demand, including pandemic persistence, lifestyle shifts, in-home versus out-of-home consumption patterns, consumer sentiment, channel shifts, unemployment, income growth andRequest More InformationFill out the form below to request more information about Circana (formerly known as IRI and The NPD Group)