The 4A’s flagship conference, formerly known as Transformation, re-launched this spring as 4A’s Accelerate — a name that illustrates the speed of change required to thrive in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Progressive Grocer’s annual report surveys retail executives about the state of the retail food industry.

HRC Retail Advisory studied what drives shoppers into stores and what they like to see when they get there.

Cain Consulting Group and Kampground of America details the camping habits and preferences of North American campers.

Houzz reveals landscaping trends, influence of neighborhood on projects, and hiring professional help. Consumer preferences in outdoor living elements, increase in outdoor activities post-project, and more are included in this infographic. The full report should be out shortly.

Coresight Research looks at the characteristics of shoppers at major grocery retailers.

Schneider Associates identifies the top new products of last year, as well insights into what motivates consumers to try and buy new products.

4A’s Chick Foxgrover, EVP, Creative Technologies and Innovation attended SXSW again this year. Here is a report of some of the dominant themes and a survey of the brand activations at this major creative culture event.

The MPAA shares international and U.S./Canada box office sales, top films, attendance demographics, and more in its annual report.