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Of those who plan to watch the global soccer tournament,

66%

State that they plan to view this year's matches at home by themselves or with members of their household.

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As the international tournament kicks off across North American cities in mid-June, CPG brands, retailers, and foodservice operators have a clear opportunity to engage millions of fans across 48 countries.

And it’s not just about viewership, it's about shared experiences. New Circana insights show 24% of consumers plan to watch matches with friends and family outside their household.

For brands, that means more occasions, more connection points, and more moments to win with consumers.

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John Buffone

John Buffone

Vice President, Industry Advisor, Media Entertainment

John Buffone is a vice president and industry advisor for Circana’s Media Entertainment and Connected Intelligence® practices. He brings over 25 years of experience in the consumer research and entertainment industries to his role advising many of the world’s largest media and consumer technology brands. Buffone shares expertise on how connected devices are changing the way consumers use technology at home and on the go. His research focuses on the confluence of streaming media distribution and consumer electronics trends.


Prior to joining the Connected Intelligence team in 2012, Buffone held product and client development director roles for Circana’s Entertainment practice. He led the home video client service team that supported the evolving digital market intelligence needs of major movie studios and video retailers. He also developed the company’s Blu-ray Disc research portfolio, its Digital Video Tracking service, and the Home Automation and Digital Video Distribution Advisory services. A recognized industry thought leader, Buffone is regularly quoted in the press.

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Australia Foodservice Winners of Q2 2026

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Australia’s foodservice sector gained momentum in Q2 2026, with growth in both spend and traffic despite continued household budget pressures. Discover the channels, occasions, categories, and food and beverage trends that drove consumer engagement and created new opportunities across the market.

14 Aug 2026

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Back-to-School Signals a New Reality: Shoppers Need More Than Promotions

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Circana data shows that a purposeful approach to spending continues through July as shoppers prioritize needs over deals

14 Aug 2026

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US Toy Industry Posts Strongest First Half in Six Years, Circana Reports

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The first half of 2026 demonstrated that the toy industry's growth story reflects both the extraordinary performance of trading cards and strength across several other key areas of the market,

12 Aug 2026

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Is Assortment Affecting Your Market Share?

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Undetected assortment issues can quietly erode market share, siphoning sales to competitors even as a retailer believes it is executing flawlessly against its own plan. Measuring assortment productivity against the market and not just internal targets is essential to catching problems early, before they compound into lasting share loss.

11 Aug 2026

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US Beauty Industry Posts Solid First-Half Growth as Fragrance and Skincare Lead Across Prestige and Mass Retail, Circana Reports

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Beauty continues to benefit from consumers' willingness to shop across price tiers, selectively investing in products that deliver the strongest emotional and functional value,

11 Aug 2026

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Beauty Industry Sales in Canada Grow 6% in the First Half of 2026, Circana Reports

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Hair emerges as the fastest-growing category as consumers prioritize wellness, efficacy, and value-driven beauty purchases

11 Aug 2026

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L’Oréal on Marketing Effectiveness Across 50+ Brands

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Watch the full conversation with Vasileios Kourakis and Cara Pratt and Emma Delserieys from Cannes Lions 2026.

10 Aug 2026

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Circana Reveals 2026 B2B Tech Channel Performance Award Winners at XChange, Showcasing the Industry’s AI Leaders

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We are proud to recognize the organizations that continue to set the standard for excellence across the B2B technology channel

10 Aug 2026

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Circana Reveals Regional Toy Market Dynamics Across Europe, The Americas, and Asia-Pacific

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While the global toy industry remains united by consumer passion for play, today's market is also defined by local dynamics,

10 Aug 2026

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The Next Era of Omnichannel Growth: Why Precision Matters More Than Presence

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For years, omnichannel growth was defined by expansion. Brands entered new retailers, built e-commerce capabilities, tested social commerce, and adapted to emerging fulfilment models. The objective was clear: be present wherever shoppers want to buy. However, that era is giving way to a more demanding one. As shopper behavior fragments and fulfilment models evolve, growth will depend less on breadth and more on precision. The brands that outperform will understand how behavior is shifting...

10 Aug 2026

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Eating Patterns in America 2026: See How America Eats, Drinks, and Decides

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Circana’s 41st annual Eating Patterns in America report reveals how shifting consumer eating and drinking behaviors are reshaping food, beverage, retail, and foodservice. Based on $1.8 trillion in spending and 618 billion consumption occasions, it delivers a full view of in-home and away-from-home trends — with actionable insights to sharpen innovation, marketing, and activation strategy.

6 Aug 2026

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Rising Prices and Americans’ Focus on Value Keeps Consumer Technology Revenue Growth on a Moderate Track Through 2028

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Notebook PCs’ share of total U.S. tech revenue projected to reach a five-year high in 2026.

6 Aug 2026

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U.S. B2B Technology Revenue Grows 10% in First Half of 2026; Growth Expected to Moderate in the Second Half, Reports Circana

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Cloud, software and services, and IT hardware continue to support business technology spending as organizations prioritize modernization, security, and productivity.

5 Aug 2026

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Winning in Omnichannel: A Prioritization Playbook for Small and Emerging CPG Brands

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The next wave of omnichannel growth will belong to brands that connect data, AI, and execution into one operating model.

4 Aug 2026

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CVS on Retail Media Measurement and the Fragmented Funnel

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Retail media is growing fast, but measurement remains fragmented. In a Cannes Lions 2026 conversation with Circana, CVS Media Exchange's Parbinder Dhariwal explains why the traditional funnel no longer applies, why most purchases still happen in-store, and why independent, cross-retailer measurement is essential to uncovering the true ROI of retail media investments and turning reporting into a business decision engine.

31 Jul 2026

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How Lean Teams Can Compete Like Larger Brands

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Retail data is helping small and medium-sized brands compete more effectively with larger rivals. With near real-time visibility into inventory, sales, and store-level performance, SMBs can proactively manage supply chains, prove value to retailers, identify growth opportunities, and make smarter decisions using retailer-trusted insights.

30 Jul 2026

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Three Ways CPGs Can Get Back to Basics — and Why Fundamentals Matter

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After years of reacting to disruption, CPG brands have an opportunity to shift from defense to growth. The path forward is rooted in three enduring fundamentals: deeply understanding consumers, innovating to meet evolving needs, and executing with precision across pricing, promotion, and distribution. By combining trusted principles with modern data and insights, brands can build resilience, unlock growth, and stay competitive in an increasingly complex marketplace.

30 Jul 2026

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Demand Signals Report: Unlock CPG, Consumer Behavior Insights

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Monitoring macroeconomic impacts on volume, price, and other aspects of the U.S. CPG industry.

29 Jul 2026

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How Often Should You Run Marketing Mix Modeling?

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The once-a-year marketing mix model is a legacy convention, and for most brands operating in volatile categories, it goes stale long before the next study begins. CPGs can match their measurement cadence to what actually drives it — decision frequency, category volatility, and data availability — using a smarter, always-on hybrid approach.

29 Jul 2026

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Big Insights, Small Teams: How AI Drives Momentum in CPG

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For emerging CPG brands, momentum is everything. A retailer meeting moves up. A competitor drops price. A new flavor starts to outperform expectations in one region but stalls in another. A founder needs to know whether last week’s sales spike was a signal, a fluke, or the beginning of something bigger.

27 Jul 2026

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