Digital games earned $3.9B worldwide between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a decline of 10% year-over-year
Game spending is still on track for a record-breaking 2020, but consumer anticipation for next-generation consoles and the growing popularity of subscription services diminished demand during the holiday weekend.
2020 Holiday Media Pop-Up
This page highlights some of Nielsen’s biggest holiday advertising and viewing insights and predictions for 2020.
Pantries Padded With Produce as North Americans Prepare for the COVID-19 Long Haul
Much like the sentiment felt among European consumers, many North Americans expect the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to last for quite some time. That means the inordinate rise of in-home food and beverage consumption we’ve seen this year will likely continue for the foreseeable...
How the Coffee Category Became a Hot Bed of Innovation for the U.S. Grocery Market
Beyond the buzz created around the early release of Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, there is something big brewing in the U.S. coffee market. Nielsen data shows that the ready-to-drink coffee category is hot, and a steady stream of innovation is fueling this dollar sales growth.
Resur’GIN’ce of a Classic: How Local Bars Can Benefit From a Taste of the Past
The Negroni—a bitter Italian cocktail—is making a comeback in local bars and restaurants throughout the U.S. But who's ordering them and how can your on-premise establishment benefit from their resurgence?
'Tis the Season for Giving...Cookies?
Many year-end celebrations center around feasts that often put turkey and ham in the spotlight, but no gathering is ever truly complete without an assortment of baked goodies as well.
Beyond the Bird: Turkey Tumbled as Thanksgiving Traditions Expand
Within the U.S., Thanksgiving is a big week for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales in brick-and-mortar stores. So far, the week of the holiday was the highest grossing week of 2018.
Over-the-Counter Allergy Medicines Get a Slow Start As Pollen Season Begins Across the U.S.
Despite the annual arrival of common allergens, over-the-counter allergy medications have not experienced a corresponding a lift in sales this season. In fact, sales have declined slightly.
Pumpkin Spice Sales Growth Makes a Hot Return in Late-August
Is it too early for pumpkin spice? According to Nielsen’s Friday morning data, sales of American’s favorite fall flavor are already moving off shelves.
FMCG Sales Are a Mixed Bag Heading Into the Back-to-School Season
Across the U.S., many shoppers are in the midst of the back-to-school season. And Nielsen’s Friday morning data for the week ended Aug. 11, 2018, shows that back to school shopping has been a bit of a mixed bag for categories across FMCG.