Promotional pricing in November showed mixed movement across categories. In produce, bananas (+18% MoM), grapes (+24%), and lemons (+35%) saw notable increases, while blueberries (–18%), limes (–33%), and plums (–40%) dropped. Cherries rose +40% month-over-month, while strawberries surged +35%. Radishes (+10%) and carrots (+30%) led in vegetables, offsetting declines in broccoli (–12%), corn (–8%), and pumpkins (–90%).

In meat and dairy, 90–99% lean ground beef jumped +6% MoM and +37% YoY, while ribeye (+20% YoY) and eggs (+9%) also increased. Pork categories saw mixed trends, and seafood prices softened slightly (salmon –2%, scallops –5%). Packaged hot dogs dropped –9% MoM.

Center store pricing was active. Fruit snacks (+24%) and cookies (+7%) rose, while crackers (–10%) and cold/flu items dropped (cold liquids –22%, antacids –8%). Notably, toothbrushes increased +33% MoM, and internal analgesics climbed +13%. Personal care saw conditioner (–4%) and deodorant (–14%) decline, while frozen pizza (+5%) and ice cream (+3%) trended up.

Retailer basket values ranged widely. Food King Cost Plus, Food 4 Less, and H.E.B. Plus! had the lowest promoted prices. At the high end, D’Agostino Supermarkets, Gristedes, and Hugo’s Family Marketplace indexed the highest—showing a 3x gap in promotional value between top and bottom

October promotions reflected price shifts across categories. In produce, blueberries (+14%), cantaloupe (+15%), and mangoes (+4%) rose, while lemons (–13%) and grapefruit (–32%) declined. Watermelons (–9%) dropped seasonally, while kiwi (+12%) and grapes (–12%) shifted significantly. Vegetables showed notable moves with corn (–35%), asparagus (–26%), and radishes (–64%) dropping sharply. Broccoli (+6%) and peppers (+18%) saw strong gains.

In the meat case, seafood led increases—sea scallops (+22% MoM) and cooked shrimp (+12%). Ribeye steak continued its upward trend (+6% MoM, +34% YoY). Packaged bacon was up +3% MoM, while bone-in pork items declined slightly. Eggs dropped –16%, reversing September’s spike, and milk was down –9% MoM.

Center store prices were mixed. Cookies (–3%), toaster pastries (–6%), and grain bars (–2%) declined, while juice (–14%) corrected after a spike in September. Allergy meds rebounded +29%, cold/flu liquids rose (+16%), and razor prices jumped +46% MoM. Hair care increased sharply again (conditioner +20%, shampoo +16%).

Retailer basket indices remained wide-ranging. Food King Cost Plus, H.E.B. Plus!, and Lucky (NAI) had the lowest promoted pricing, while D'Agostino Supermarkets, Gristedes, and Market of Choice had the highest—marking over a 2.5x difference in promoted basket value

September promotions showed pricing volatility across categories. In produce, blueberries (+17%), mangoes (+17%), and corn (+127%) spiked month-over-month. Radishes nearly doubled (+99%), while eggplant (+17%), broccoli (+20%), and cauliflower (+13%) also rose. Price drops were seen in navel oranges (–23%), squash (–11%), and cucumbers (–12%).

In meat and dairy, ribeye steak (+9% MoM, +28% YoY) and sirloin (+4% MoM) continued trending upward. Bone-in pork roast jumped +15%, and hot dogs rebounded +13%. Eggs climbed +12% after a dip in August, while milk stayed relatively flat.

Center store trends were mixed. Carbonated soft drinks (12-pk) dropped sharply (–23%), while multi-serve juice jumped +28%. Grain bars (–24%) saw a steep drop, while cold tablets (+10%) and peanut butter (+9%) rose. Mustard (+17%) and pasta sauce (+19%) also surged MoM.

Retailer basket indices again showed wide range. Food King Cost Plus, Woodman’s, and Aldi offered the lowest promoted pricing, while Gristedes, D’Agostino, and Market Fresh remained highest—reflecting over a 2.5x difference in index values.

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Last updated: 11/17/2025