Retail Tracker #2

Retail Tracker Report

Period ending 03/23/2025

Produced every four weeks, the Retail Tracker Report provides insight into category dollar sales, segment and variety sales, average price per pound, and other helpful metrics.

• Consumer sentiment dipped sharply in March due to worsening expectations across various economic factors, including personal finances, inflation and business conditions.
• The paralyzing effects of economic uncertainty are leading to continued focus on home-prepared meals and money-saving measures when purchasing groceries.
• Additionally, the very different timing for Easter in 2025 (April 20th) versus 2024 (March 31st) is affecting the year-over-year results in grocery sales the last of the four quad weeks.
• Mushroom dollar sales reached $114 million in the four-week period, down 5.6% year-on-year. This was due to a combination of deflation and a volume decline of 3.9% versus year ago.
• Unit sales were down more than volume sales, signalling a continued shift to larger pack sizes, with 24-ounce packages reflecting growth in dollars, units and volume.