Packaged Facts: Blog

Trending Digital Habits of Millennials and Gen Z Amidst the Pandemic

Both Millennial and Gen Z cohorts have experienced changing digital habits since the beginning of the pandemic.

What’s Next for Amazon: Expanding AmazonFresh Beyond Online Grocery and into Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Integrating AmazonFresh as a free benefit for Prime members is a masterstroke that increases the odds that the AmazonFresh brand will soon be displayed across physical storefronts, where Packaged Facts envisions that click-and-collect and home delivery will be offered for free to Prime members.

Mobile Payment Trends Create Growth in Global Food E-Commerce

China, India, and South Korea are among nations where mobile payments using smartphones to access the internet are more common than using laptops or tablets—hinting at momentum for food e-commerce growth in Asia.

by Daniel Granderson
February 5 2019
adjusted
cat food
cats
dog food
dogs
ecommerce
online retail
pet
pet food

Online Sales are Key to Pet Food Growth

The pet food market is in the midst of a retail channel show-down, with online juggernauts Amazon and Chewy pulling out stops while putting pricing pressure on pet specialty and mass retailers and eroding the divide between them.

by Daniel Granderson
December 17 2018
Amazon
food and beverage
local foods
online grocery shopping
online retail

Food Trend to Watch: Retailers Create Online Marketplaces, Collaborate with Local Producers

The best way for major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart to engage with local producers and independent grocers is to allow them to use their online grocery marketplaces for a fee in the same way they have opened up their regular online marketplaces to other sellers.

by Daniel Granderson
September 26 2018
Amazon
consumer trends
online retail
retail
retailing
Walmart

Can Today’s Amazon Consumer Become Tomorrow’s Walmart Loyalist?

Analysis provided in Packaged Facts' report, "Walmart U.S. Strategies and Shoppers", helps make a strong case in Walmart’s favor.

by Daniel Granderson
May 9 2018
ecommerce
internet
online purchases
online retail
pet food
pet products

Amazon Continues Advance in U.S. Pet Market with New Private Label Pet Food Brand

Packaged Facts’ report “U.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2018-2019” predicted the launch of a new premium pet food brand by Amazon. It's now a reality with the introduction of Wag, Amazon's dry dog food brand.