Press Releases
SPINS Introduces New Retail Measurement Service for Specialty Gourmet Supermarkets
SCHAUMBURG, IL August 2, 2010 – New doors are opening for Specialty Gourmet retailers! SPINS announced today that it launched the first retail measurement service in the marketplace to track the $11.0 billion Specialty Gourmet supermarket channel. This channel represents nearly 800 specialty supermarket stores that have traditionally been undistinguished within broader retail measurement services. Full Text.
SPINS Looks Ahead to New Natural Product Trends in 2010
SCHAUMBURG, IL January 6, 2010 – As we head into 2010, the prospect of change and innovation not only in the new year, but also in the new decade is exciting. The challenges that the latter part of the 2000s posed left natural consumers more cost-conscious, yet still responsive to quality standards and social responsibility. So, what principles and trends will guide natural consumer behavior this year? SPINS' team of Natural Product Experts has coupled the underlying market factors with its extensive knowledge of the industry to release its trend forecast for 2010. Full Text.
Functional Ingredients Fuel Consumer Self Care Trend
SCHAUMBURG, IL November 23, 2009 – Consumer spending may be down due to the recession, but its decline has not negatively impacted the performance of all natural product categories. In fact, many ingredients have demonstrated growth across both natural and mainstream retail outlets, as affirmed by the highly-anticipated industry overview released by Functional Ingredients magazine and supported by SPINS. From Aloe to Weight Management, the annual study looks at which ingredients have been resilient to the tumultuous economy, as well as how the industry is doing overall. Full Text.
Consumers Demand Value, Natural Product Manufacturers Bring It On!
SCHAUMBURG, IL November 17, 2009 – Sales of natural products have been impacted by the recession, but certain categories within have bucked the trend and performed well despite the current economic climate. A new article by K. Jesse Singerman, Tony Olson and Michael Addona finds that while a number of factors could lend to the resilience of these segments, consumer purchasing data provides a compelling case for manufacturers’ pricing strategies and promotional activity to have a considerable effect on consumer demand. Full Text.
SPINS and UNFI Announce New Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL October 26, 2009 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, is pleased to announce a new alliance with United Natural Foods (UNFI), the foremost independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and related products in the United States. Full Text.
Organic Brands Feel the Heat of Organic Private Label
SCHAUMBURG, IL July 23, 2009 – Natural consumers continue to embrace organic products including Organic Private Label. According to the SPINSscan Consumer* 2008 Report, of all outlet product purchasing, consumer loyalty for Organic Private Label products intensified in 18 of 31 grocery categories. Full Text.
SPINS and NASFT Announce Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL June 26, 2009 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, has announced a new partnership with the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). The NASFT is a not-for-profit business trade association benefiting the specialty food industry and supporting over 2,900 member companies. The two companies will collaborate to provide their members with information and resources for the specialty and gourmet grocery channel. Full Text.
Soyfood Sales Reach All-Time High
SCHAUMBURG, IL April 20, 2009 – According to Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2009 which has just been released by Soyatech, LLC and SPINS, Inc., retail sales of soyfoods products have surpassed the $4 billion mark for the first time in history. The report, which examines soyfoods sales and the industry trends during 2008, points out that the U.S. market for soyfoods has continued to develop despite the overall economic downturn. The study’s authors note that consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with soy and its expanded presence in multiple distribution channels are leading factors in soyfoods’ continued success. Full Text.
Gluten-Free Sector Still Hot in Tough Times
SCHAUMBURG, IL March 31, 2009 – Increased awareness of gluten sensitivity and the more serious intolerance known as celiac disease has had a major impact on the food industry. With more than 3,000 products touting a gluten-free label these days, the segment has exploded into a $921 million business, with dollar sales escalating by 16% in 2008 versus the prior year. While most of the dollar sales can be attributed to the Conventional Food Channel which focuses on selling the fastest-moving items, the Natural Channel has generated a higher growth rate, according to a new study by SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry. Full Text.
SPINS and Town & Country Announce Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL March 17, 2009 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Town and Country Markets, a six-store retailer serving the natural and specialty food market in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. This new service represents the third retailer with formalized key account data available for the Specialty and Gourmet Grocery Channel, and it will enable Town & Country to work more effectively with vendors and business partners. Full Text.
SPINS and Soyatech Partner to Develop Report on Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2009
SCHAUMBURG, IL March 12, 2009 – Industry veterans SPINS, Inc. and Soyatech, LLC have partnered to examine the soyfood sales and industry trends of 2008 and will release the results of the their study in an upcoming report, Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2009. Anticipated to be released in April, the 2009 study is the eighth report of its kind and provides detailed information on the U.S. market by category, sub-category, brand and distribution channel. Full Text.
SPINS and Unified Grocers Announce Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL March 4, 2009 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced a new partnership with Unified Grocers, the largest retailer-owned wholesale cooperative in the western United States. Together, the two companies will join forces to expand SPINS’ reach into the specialty and gourmet grocery Channel. Full Text.
Committed Consumers Continue to Embrace Organics Despite Challenging Economy
SCHAUMBURG, IL February 10, 2009 –Much has been written as of late indicating slowing organic consumer sales. According to the SPINSscan Consumer Midyear 2008 report, however, some organic categories continue to engage increasing numbers of consumers. The organic categories attracting the greatest number of new consumers include milk, cookies, condiments, non dairy beverages and soup. Dairy tops the list, not surprisingly given it is a very important entry point for consumers venturing into organics. Full Text.
New Year Brings New Trends
SCHAUMBURG, IL February 4, 2009 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, couples the underlying market factors with its extensive knowledge of the industry to forecast the top 2009 Market Trends. This year, an omnipresent sense of change inspires us to look for innovative means to fulfill our needs while bearing in mind our more moderate resources. As we head into 2009, we can anticipate that the focus on quality standards, social responsibility and better judgment will guide natural consumer behavior. So, what can we expect shoppers to gravitate towards this year? Full Text.
Consumers Look to Natural Products to Optimize Health, Finds New Report
SCHAUMBURG, IL January 28, 2009 – In an era of heavily promoted and over-used pharmaceuticals, many people are saying “No.” Leery of harmful side effects, many health-conscious consumers are reaching for natural alternatives to relieve their health conditions. That’s one of the key findings from a new report released by natural products industry information provider SPINS and market research firm Mintel. The Evolving Natural Lifestyle: SPINS Natural Products Marketplace Review reveals that as health care costs rise, natural supplements are gaining force as an alternative to expensive prescriptions and may continue to experience elevated levels of demand.
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Natural Products Industry Continues to Outperform in Conventional Retail
SCHAUMBURG, IL November 18, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, today released the results of recent research focused on the Natural and Organic Products Industry in Conventional Food, Drug and Mass retailers. The results of the study show that while the current economic environment is applying downward pressures on growth, the outlook remains positive. Full Text.
Importance of the Natural Retailer
SCHAUMBURG, IL November 4, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, today released the results of recent research focused on Natural retailers. The findings conclude that Natural retailers continue to experience strong consumer loyalty and sales momentum despite concerns of economic slowdown. The 800+ Natural retail supermarkets range from independent retailers to larger regional chains that have the majority of their sales generated from natural and organic products. Full Text.
SPINS and INFRA Announce Expanded Partnerhip and Key Account Service
SCHAUMBURG, IL October 6, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced a new partnership with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (“INFRA”), an association of independent natural food retailers. According to the new agreement, SPINS and INFRA will launch a key account data service, representing 56 of its locations and annual sales of over $280 million, providing category, brand and item-level information, specific to the Association. The new fact-based information service will enable INFRA’s and its retail members to work more effectively with their vendors and business partners. Full Text.
SPINS and Molllie Stone's Announce Expanded Partnership and Key Account Service
SCHAUMBURG, IL October 6, 2008 – SPINS, the leading
information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced a new long-term partnership with Mollie Stone’s, a locally owned, independent supermarket chain in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the new agreement, SPINS and Mollie Stone’s will launch a key account data service, providing category, brand and item-level retail sales information, specific to the chain. Full Text.
SPINS Offers Expanded Facts for SPINSscan Conventional Service
SCHAUMBURG, IL October 1, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced the addition of more than 125 new facts that provide manufacturers, retailers, distributors and brokers an added level of insight and analysis into the Natural Products Industry across the Food, Drug, and Mass channels and key accounts. Full Text.
The U.S. Soyfoods Market Continues to Evolve and Grow, Says New Report
SCHAUMBURG, IL September 12, 2008 – SPINS and Soyatech are pleased to announce the release of the 2008 study, the seventh report produced by the partnership containing detailed information on the U.S. market by category, sub-category, brand and distribution channel.
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SPINS is coming to Canada!
SCHAUMBURG, IL August 21, 2008 – SPINS, which was founded in the United States in 1995 as the first source of quantitative, fact-based retail measurement information for the natural products industry, will bring its unique retail measurement service (RMS) to Canada this year. This service will provide a common language for the Canadian health food channel and will benefit retailers and suppliers alike.
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SPINS and Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence Announce Partnership
SCHAUMBURG, IL January 4, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced a new long-term partnership with Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence, a national natural foods broker based in Schaumburg, IL. The two companies will join forces to drive success in the natural channel, whereby they will assist natural product retailers with tracking sales, executing merchandising and promotional programs, and implementing best business practices.
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SPINS and Andronico’s Announce Partnership and Key Account Service
SCHAUMBURG, IL January 2, 2008 – SPINS, the leading information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, announced a new long-term partnership with Andronico’s, a Northern California-based chain of eight premium grocery stores that feature gourmet and specialty food products. According to the new agreement, SPINS and Andronico’s will launch a key account data service, providing category, brand and item-level retail sales information, specific to the chain.
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Press Release Archive:
2007
December 20, 2007: SPINS and Mrs. Greens Announce Expanded Partnership
November 27, 2007: SPINS Partners With Vitamin Angels To Support Children In Belize
November 26, 2007: Kathryn Peters Named SVP of Retailer Client Services for SPINS, Inc.
September 24, 2007: SPINS AND Natural Synergies Announce Expanded Partnership
February 13, 2007: SPINS and NCGA Announce Expanded Partnership
2006
June 23, 2006: ACNielsen and SPINS Announce a New Alliance
March 20, 2006: Natural Product sales continue to outpace those of Conventional Products
2005
October 26, 2005: OrderDog Teams with SPINS to Broaden Scope of Subscribers' Available Product
September 6, 2005: SPINS Offers Full Category Reporting on the Conventional Channel
August 29, 2005: U.S. Soyfoods Market Showing Signs of Maturity with Slow Growth in 2004
July 5, 2005: Tree of Life Enhances their Retail Service Programs Through Partnership with SPINS
May 17, 2005: Mintel Partners with NASFT to Launch Research Findings on
Specialty Foods
March 22, 2005: ACNielsen and SPINS Expand Coverage of the Natural Products Industry
2004
July 29, 2004: Tony Olson & Jeffrey Ubben Purchase Majority of SPINS Shares
April 14, 2004: Consumer Demand Drives Foodservice Operators To Exploit N&O Products
2003
September 2, 2003: SPINS Promotes Tony G. Olson to Chief Executive Officer
June 11, 2003: Natural Product Industry's Most Comprehensive Overview of Marketplace Growth
March 5, 2003: SPINS and Nutrition Business Journal Release the Organic Food Report
March 5, 2003: SPINS and Wild Oats Markets Announce a New Partnership