At A Glance
Noteworthy Characteristics
- Can be used to analyze sales, prices, and quantities sold at the Universal Product Code (UPC) level.
- Contains retailer-specific data to the individual store level.
- Contains more than 300 product attributes, including eating occasion, flavor, packaging, brand, and category-specific characteristics.
Website
https://www.iriworldwide.com/en-us
Purpose
To collect data about edible and non-edible consumer packaged goods in the United States.
Target Population
Food, drug, convenience, club, and dollar stores in the United States.
Conducted
Began in 2009. Conducted weekly.
Sponsor
SymphonyIRI Group
Knowledge Group (for Academics and Researchers)
150 N Clinton Street
Chicago IL 60661
1-866-262-5973 (Option 2)
Special Note(s)
Does not contain sales data from vending machines, home improvement/specialty stores, pet stores, or department stores.
Data from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. added August 2012.
Sampling
Sample Design
Cross-sectional. Stratified systematic probability sample designed to measure consumer sales across major markets, regions, and the United States.
Learn more about the sampling design.
Additional information on sample design available on request.
Source of Information
InfoScan Tracking Service, AllScan Convenience Store Tracking.
Sample Size
Products in more than 70 merchandise aisles and 10 departments in approximately 48,000 stores (InfoScan Tracking Service) and 12,500 convenience stores (AllScan Convenience Store Tracking).
Key Variables
Diet-Related
| Name | Methods of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Brand | Data on all variables collected through scanner data |
| Category | Measured - scanner data |
| Dollar sales | Measured - scanner data |
| Price (regular and promotional) | Measured - scanner data |
| Additional product characteristics | Measured - scanner data |
| Unit sales | Measured - scanner data |
Geocode/Linkage
| Name | Methods of Assessment |
|---|---|
| SymphonyIRI regions, local geographic areas | N/A |
Data Access and Cost
Data Availability
Data can be obtained through consultation with SymphonyIRI Group.
Cost
Fee-based.
Geocode/Linkage
Geocode Variable(s)
SymphonyIRI regions, local geographic areas.
Existing Linkages
None noted.
Selected Publications
Ng SW, Popkin BM. Monitoring Food and Nutrients Sold and Consumed in the United States: Dynamics and Challenges. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012;112(1):41-45.
