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Of those who plan to watch the global soccer tournament,

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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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Stephen Hinz

Stephen Hinz

Executive Director, Juvenile Products

Stephen Hinz is director and industry analyst for Circana’s U.S. Juvenile Products practice. He focuses on uncovering insights about the retail consumer and crafting stories using Circana’s robust data assets and his own industry expertise. Hinz provides strategic direction consulting and manages relationships across retailers, licensors, and manufacturers to drive thought leadership initiatives.


Hinz joined NPD, now Circana, in 2014, working in both the toys and juvenile products businesses. Previously, he held buying roles at Best Buy.

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14 Jul 2026

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Snack Unwrap: A New Global Era of Function, Fuel, and Fun

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Snack Unwrap: A New Global Era of Function, Fuel, and Fun
Join us for Snack Unwrap: A New Global Era of Function, Fuel, and Fun — a forward-looking webinar on the forces redefining how consumers choose, use, and discover snacks in 2026.

14 Jul 2026

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Top 10 Video Games

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Top 10 Video Games
Circana US Video Games Market — May 2026 Summary

14 Jul 2026

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Best in Class: What Circana’s Insights Reveal about 2026 Back-to-School Trends

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Best in Class: What Circana’s Insights Reveal about 2026 Back-to-School Trends
From denim and sneakers to computers, lunchbox staples, and college essentials, the back-to-school season spans several categories and stretches over a longer window than in the past. As they prepare for a new term, consumers are balancing tight budgets with students’ needs and preferences.

13 Jul 2026

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China Consumer Sentiment StudyWill Dining Benefit from Summer Family Travel?

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China Consumer Sentiment StudyWill Dining Benefit from Summer Family Travel?
High-income consumers are the key growth drivers, while needs and motivations differ across income groups.

13 Jul 2026

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Circana’s 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth as Market Enters Period of Rationalization

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Circana’s 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth as Market...
Consumers are no longer simply trading down or cutting back

13 Jul 2026

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

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Winning in Omnichannel: A Prioritization Playbook for Small and Emerging CPG Brands
The next wave of omnichannel growth will belong to brands that connect data, AI, and execution into one operating model.

12 Jul 2026

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How to Tell If a Promotion Drove Real Growth

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How to Tell If a Promotion Drove Real Growth
Standard promotion reports often confuse a short-term sales spike with genuine growth, overlooking pull-forward and other factors that erode true lift. While conventional promotion measurements can miss performance results, an always-on approach proves which promotions actually have an impact.

10 Jul 2026

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England’s heatwave quarter-final could help shops and pubs score this weekend

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England’s heatwave quarter-final could help shops and pubs score this weekend
A winning combination of Saturday night’s quarter-final against Norway and soaring temperatures could give shops and pubs their biggest sales opportunity of the tournament so far, according to new data from Circana, LLC.

10 Jul 2026

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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing Volume Declines

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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing...
Back-to-school and promotions drive critical demand for the industry

9 Jul 2026

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Beyond the Promotional Lift: What Early Summer Sales Reveal About Future Consumer Behavior

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Beyond the Promotional Lift: What Early Summer Sales Reveal About Future Consumer Behavior
This year’s early summer retail promotions offered more than a snapshot of retail performance — it provided important clues about how consumers are approaching spending in a complex market. While June promotions generated modest sales gains, the results reinforce a growing reality: Consumers remain willing to spend, but they are becoming far more intentional about when, where, and why they make purchases.

8 Jul 2026

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Global Soccer Tournament Fuels Weeks of Snacking, Sipping and Hosting, Circana Reports

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Global Soccer Tournament Fuels Weeks of Snacking, Sipping and Hosting, Circana Reports
This is where convenience and occasion-based merchandising matter

8 Jul 2026

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Navigating Rising Memory Costs and Shifting Demand in the B2B Notebook Market

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Navigating Rising Memory Costs and Shifting Demand in the B2B Notebook Market
Memory costs are rising, demand patterns are shifting, and B2B technology teams have less time to respond with competitive RFP quotes. Our latest infographic offers a quick look at what Circana is seeing in the B2B Windows notebook market through the reseller channel.

7 Jul 2026

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MMM vs. Experiment Testing: When to Use Each, and When You Need Both

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MMM vs. Experiment Testing: When to Use Each, and When You Need Both
Marketing mix modeling (MMM) and experiment testing are often framed as competing efforts for analytic investments, as if a brand has to choose one and defend it. The truth is that the two methods gauge incrementality but answer different questions on different timescales.

2 Jul 2026

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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.

29 Jun 2026

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How Emerging Brands Can Get Their Products into the First 50 to 500 Retail Doors

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How Emerging Brands Can Get Their Products into the First 50 to 500 Retail Doors
Getting onto the first retail shelf takes a good product, a compelling backstory, an engaging founder, and, sometimes, good timing. While these things help brands establish a foothold, it takes more to grow and even hold that space.

25 Jun 2026

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What's Really Causing Your Market Share Changes?

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What's Really Causing Your Market Share Changes?
Strong internal numbers can mask a quiet erosion of market position, because the true drivers of share now extend well beyond a company’s own operations, from economic strain and less predictable shoppers to restaurant spending and a crowded competitive field. Retailers can separate genuine cause from coincidence by using solutions that quantify the precise forces that move share.

24 Jun 2026

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China Consumer Sentiment Study: Are Holidays Boosts to Consumption Cooling?

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China Consumer Sentiment Study: Are Holidays Boosts to Consumption Cooling?
GLP-1 adoption varies across markets, and it’s just beginning in China.

24 Jun 2026

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Who’s Really Driving Toy Growth? Four Category Trends at Play

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Who’s Really Driving Toy Growth? Four Category Trends at Play
The definition of play is expanding, and so is its audience: teens and young adults aged 15+ have driven sales up 111% since 2020, Gen Alpha is reshaping purchasing behavior, and developing nations are emerging as fast-growing frontiers.

23 Jun 2026

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Turning Global Sporting Moments Into At-Home Growth Opportunities

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Turning Global Sporting Moments Into At-Home Growth Opportunities
As global soccer excitement builds, more consumers are choosing to watch and entertain at home. Despite recent declines in housewares demand, these moments create fresh opportunities for brands. Products that support shared experiences—like grilling tools, serveware, and team-branded items—can drive renewed interest when marketed as essential to connection, celebration, and versatile everyday use.

23 Jun 2026

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