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It's that time of year again... pumpkin spice is back. 🎃☕

 

According to Circana, 25–34-year-olds are the most likely to enjoy pumpkin-flavored coffee, proving the season's signature sip is going strong.

 

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Nathan Shipley

Nathan Shipley

Executive Director, Industry Analyst Automotive

Nathan Shipley is an executive director and industry analyst for Circana’s Automotive Aftermarket practice. Drawing upon more than 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, Shipley works closely with manufacturers and retailers to help them better understand marketplace dynamics leveraging Circana’s vast data resources and expertise.


A recognized industry thought leader, Shipley has presented at industry events such as AAPEX and the YANG Leadership Conference. He was also the recipient of 2018’s Auto Care Association Impact Award: Four for the Future, which recognizes four people under age 40 who have made remarkable contributions within the auto care industry.


Shipley holds a bachelor’s in Marketing from The University of Houston.

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AI, Measured: Where Consumers Draw the Line with AI
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Not All Out-of-Stocks Are Equal: Why Diagnosis Comes Before the Fix

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Not All Out-of-Stocks Are Equal: Why Diagnosis Comes Before the Fix
An empty shelf tells you there is a problem. It does not tell you what caused it or how to fix it.

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How Everyday Enjoyment Is Redefining Wellbeing

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How Everyday Enjoyment Is Redefining Wellbeing
Today’s consumers are reshaping wellbeing around moments that restore, satisfy, and fit real life, signaling a broader definition of what it means to feel well. This shift to everyday enjoyment is creating new opportunities for brands and retailers to deliver experiences that keep consumers coming back for more.

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Circana Unveils Winners of the Eighth Annual Automotive Aftermarket Performance Awards at AAPEX 2026

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Circana Unveils Winners of the Eighth Annual Automotive Aftermarket Performance Awards at AAPEX 2026
Even amid ongoing economic uncertainty, the Automotive Aftermarket remains a resilient and vital sector, supported by consumers’ continued investments in vehicle maintenance and repair,

4 Nov 2026

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Economic Confidence Slips Ahead of the Holidays, but Consumers Remain Determined to Celebrate, Circana Finds

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Economic Confidence Slips Ahead of the Holidays, but Consumers Remain Determined to Celebrate,...
New study reveals a growing gap between how consumers feel about the economy and how they plan to approach the holiday season.

4 Nov 2026

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The Math of AI: 10 Formulas for Winning as a Brand in AI-Guided Commerce

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The Math of AI: 10 Formulas for Winning as a Brand in AI-Guided Commerce
AI agents can narrow thousands of supermarket SKUs to just two to four recommendations, shifting control of product discovery from brands to algorithms. Circana's 10 formulas show manufacturers and retailers exactly where to intervene and how to convert AI investment into measurable ROI.

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Circana Launches Concept Testing and Forecasting Solutions to Help Brands Identify Winning Product Ideas and Predict Sales Potential

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Circana Launches Concept Testing and Forecasting Solutions to Help Brands Identify Winning Product...
Brands can't afford to guess which ideas will win

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Pursuing Untapped Occasion Dollars: How Linking Purchase and Consumption Data Uncovers Valuable Occasion Dollars  

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Pursuing Untapped Occasion Dollars: How Linking Purchase and Consumption Data Uncovers Valuable...
If every food or beverage has a certain point of consumption, those who make and sell it likely don’t know where, exactly, that is. Although retailers and CPGs have long understood that there are different uses and occasions for foods and beverages, they couldn’t quantitatively connect the dots between them — until now.

3 Nov 2026

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The Secret Life of Groceries: How Purchase to Consumption Reveals What Really Happens After Checkout and Why It Matters 

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The Secret Life of Groceries: How Purchase to Consumption Reveals What Really Happens After...
A grocery receipt records the sale but doesn’t reveal what happens about the breakfast, solo snack, or family dinner that follows. Circana's new Purchase to Consumption pairs receipt-verified buying records with National Eating Trends (NET®) diaries from the same households to show who uses each item, how, and at what cost, giving manufacturers and grocers a direct line to more than $100 million in unclaimed dinner spend and sharper innovation, merchandising, and marketing decisions.

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What Can Retailers and Brands Expect from Holiday 2026?

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What Can Retailers and Brands Expect from Holiday 2026?
Holiday shoppers aren't stepping back in 2026. They're changing their approach. Circana's holiday outlook shows how consumers are rethinking what, when, where, and why they buy this season, and what brands and retailers need to do now to earn a place in their plans.

2 Nov 2026

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Performance Footwear Continues to Drive Growth in Q3 as Consumers Prioritize Purposeful Purchases Heading into the Holiday Season

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Performance Footwear Continues to Drive Growth in Q3 as Consumers Prioritize Purposeful Purchases...
Running footwear and select fashion trends gain momentum while holiday shoppers remain willing to trade up for products with clear value proposition

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Circana Puts AI to Work: Engages Ode with Anthropic to Build a Faster, Smarter Market Intelligence Engine

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Circana Puts AI to Work: Engages Ode with Anthropic to Build a Faster, Smarter Market Intelligence...
Governed AI agents, an in-house AI team and six decades of domain expertise, built to deliver sharper insights to clients faster

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Circana Unveils AI-Powered Predictive Commerce Signals to Anticipate Demand and Activate Audiences

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Circana Unveils AI-Powered Predictive Commerce Signals to Anticipate Demand and Activate Audiences
New capabilities in Circana Complete Audiences translate changing shopping behavior into audiences advertisers can activate and measure

28 Oct 2026

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Top 10 Video Games

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Top 10 Video Games
US video game projected total spending across content, hardware and accessories fell 1% in September when compared to a year ago, to $4.8 billion. Year-to-date spending is now 3% behind 2025’s pace, at $41.0 billion.

28 Oct 2026

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Nearly 1-in-3 U.S. Console and PC Gamers Plan to Buy Grand Theft Auto VI, Setting a New Industry Record, Circana Reports

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Nearly 1-in-3 U.S. Console and PC Gamers Plan to Buy Grand Theft Auto VI, Setting a New Industry...
Record purchase intent and a 13-year wait for one of gaming’s most enduring franchises sets the stage for a blockbuster November debut

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Reactive to Proactive: How AI Helps Retail and CPG Executives Act Before the Market Moves

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Reactive to Proactive: How AI Helps Retail and CPG Executives Act Before the Market Moves
Decisions made too late carry a real business cost for retail and CPG executives. Predictive intelligence turns speed into a competitive advantage, because it surfaces growth and risk where there is still time to move investment.

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Demand Signals Report: Unlock CPG, Consumer Behavior Insights

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Demand Signals Report: Unlock CPG, Consumer Behavior Insights
Monitoring macroeconomic impacts on volume, price, and other aspects of the U.S. CPG industry.

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AI, Measured: The Math of AI: Winning as a Brand Webinar

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AI, Measured: The Math of AI: Winning as a Brand Webinar
AI may change how brands win, but it isn't changing the math behind growth.

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Holiday 2026: Consumers Are Planning Earlier and Spending More Intentionally

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Holiday 2026: Consumers Are Planning Earlier and Spending More Intentionally
Consumers are entering the holiday season with budgets, shopping lists, and spending priorities already taking shape.

23 Oct 2026

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