Independent Latino grocery stores are attracting consumers well beyond the Latino community. New research from PDG Insights finds that Latino shoppers are 5 times more likely than the general population to shop this channel. More strikingly, 47% of general population consumers say they would visit an independent Latino grocery store more often if one were nearby, signaling broad, untapped demand for a channel that CPG brands have long underestimated.

Immigration enforcement has become a cultural and emotional force in the United States—far beyond its political implications. For retailers, the conversation often feels distant from day‑to‑day operations, but the truth is that perceived enforcement—not actual enforcement—is quietly reshaping consumer behavior across communities . The PDG Insights December 2025 Diverse Consumer Pulse Study makes that reality unmistakably clear. Even in cities with no recent enforcement activ

Online shopping has officially crossed the threshold from convenience behavior to cultural norm. What once felt like a digital add-on to the physical retail experience is now an integrated, weekly habit. Our December 2025 Diverse Consumer Pulse Study paints a clear picture: consumers are shopping online more often, across more categories, and with deeper expectations than ever before. And Latino consumers are not just participating in the trend. They are accelerating it. At

The December 2025 Diverse Consumer Pulse Study reveals a clear truth: concerns about immigration enforcement are reshaping the mechanics of shopper behavior: what they buy, how often they shop, and which channels they trust. These changes are not subtle. They are transforming foot traffic trends, altering inventory patterns, and accelerating the shift toward ecommerce and delivery. For retailers, ignoring these patterns means misdiagnosing why shoppers move in and out of enga