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Americans think we know about sweeteners, but do we?
Almost all Americans know that honey is a natural sweetener (95%) but when asked about stevia, aspartame and more, things got a little murkier, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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It’s already holiday shopping time for the early birds
About one in five Americans have already started (or will by the time you read this) their holiday shopping, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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It’s not just higher prices driving increased grocery spend
Americans are spending more on groceries since the start of the year, and most (74%) say it's because of inflation – but 25% also say it's because they're dining out less and cooking at home more, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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New report from Ipsos ranks winners in the Retail Petroleum and Convenience Store sector — and how competitors can get ahead
Ipsos’ newest Petro-Convenience Experience Excellence Competitive Benchmark Report identifies the perks and pain points that make or break the forecourt through backcourt customer journey
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What people want from local news and how to fund it
Regional reporting matters more than ever — but for it to have a future, Americans will need to think local and act local, says Rick Edmonds of the Poynter Institute. Here’s what that new news landscape could look like and why it matters for brands.
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What online communities reveal about who consumers trust
As headlines spill over into newsfeeds and group chats, Americans are embracing new attitudes about fact-checking. Ipsos’ Kristyna Kanzler explains why that matters for platforms and brands — and how research can help.
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Have shortages conditioned us to pay more for groceries?
Americans are generally against paying surge pricing, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker – but there are a few areas where people are more willing to pay. Among the most interesting: One in five people say they would pay an additional fee for groceries or food items that are facing shortages.
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Americans say they're dining out less. Here's who's cutting back the most.
The latest data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker reflects a downturn in spending on fast food. But where is that trend strongest — and what's the luxury that the fewest Americans are cutting back on?
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The Power of Buy Now Pay Later
Consumers love these mini-credit lines to power their purchases. Merchants in kind, embrace the increased sales, average order values and reduced purchase abandonment rates.
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Is Buy Now, Pay Later here to stay? Here’s what the data says
According to the latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, half of Americans have “purchased an item and paid for it in installments" — but who's carrying a balance, and who wants to spend with BNPL again?