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

NameMethods of Assessment
BrandData on all variables collected through scanner data
CategoryMeasured - scanner data
Dollar salesMeasured - scanner data
Price (regular and promotional)Measured - scanner data
Additional product characteristicsMeasured - scanner data
Unit salesMeasured - scanner data

Geocode/Linkage

NameMethods of Assessment
SymphonyIRI regions, local geographic areasN/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.

Resources

Brochure