Wellness is on the minds of consumers across all key demographics, and new research from Circana reveals some major shifts in how shoppers view the topic. Today, consumers are taking a more holistic approach to wellness, which encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and functional needs. And this evolution is reshaping purchasing decisions across all age groups, challenging retailers to adapt their strategies to meet distinct generational priorities. Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at Circana, will take a deep dive into Circana’s new data on the consumer mindset around wellness and discuss how retailers need to adapt to meet current-day needs.

The private label industry continues to grow, and retailers are looking to expand their assortments in an effort to add to their selections and provide shoppers with products that offer quality and value. In Episode 39 of Store Brands Spotlight, Celeste Costa, head of Sales and Marketing at Wyda Packaging USA, discusses how private label growth has impacted Wyda, current trends in the marketplace, and where the conversation around sustainability stands currently.

Sales of private brand products continue to grow, and retailers are not dialing back their product development efforts as they work to meet continued consumer demand for quality products that offer good value. But are retailers doing enough to connect their expanding private brand assortments with the digital shopping tools that are now in the hands of consumers? Tom Cosgrove, director of Industry Relations with FMI - The Food Industry Association, and Chris Costagli, vice president of Thought Leadership with Nielsen IQ, discuss the findings of FMI’s new report, Private Brands At The Digital Crossroads, A Call To Lead In Omnichannel Grocery Retail.