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Mind, Body, Basket: The Rise of the Wellness Shopper | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik · June 8, 2026 · 28 min

Summary

This episode explores the rise of the wellness shopper, defining modern wellness beyond traditional health to include mental, emotional, and social well-being. It provides actionable strategies for brands and retailers to innovate their offerings and marketing to meet the nuanced demands of these conscious consumers, emphasizing authenticity and personalized solutions across various product categories.

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retail & omnichannelbrand & contentproduct & merchandisingconversion & cro

Topics covered

wellness consumer behaviorholistic wellness definitionbrand innovation for wellnesspersonalized marketingsustainable productstransparency in brandingomnichannel customer experiencedata-driven personalizationpreventative health trendsself-care practices

Episode description

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what “wellness” means to Americans today, the relationship between the wellness movement and the traditional healthcare industry, and how brands and retailers are redesigning their offerings for wellness-conscious shoppers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-mind-body-basket-rise-of-wellness-shopper-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETERRokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the Transaction Moment. Rokt's AI Brain and Ecommerce Network help the world’s leading companies deliver more relevant customer experiences and unlock incremental value from every transaction. Learn more at rokt.com.

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What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Redefine your brand's understanding of wellness to encompass a holistic view, moving beyond just physical health to include mental, emotional, and social well-being, as this broader definition drives purchasing decisions across diverse product categories.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Innovate your product development and marketing to align with wellness-conscious consumers' values, prioritizing natural ingredients, sustainability, transparency, and personalization to resonate with their desire for control and personal growth.
What does this episode say about product & merchandising?
Leverage data and technology to deliver personalized wellness-related offers at the point of purchase, optimizing the 'transaction moment' to enhance the shopper experience and drive incremental value.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Recognize that authenticity and transparency are paramount for attracting and retaining wellness shoppers; consumers are looking for genuine commitment from brands to support their overall well-being.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Develop an omnichannel strategy that caters to how wellness shoppers research and purchase, understanding that their journey often involves exploring online and buying in-store, or vice-versa, for a seamless experience.

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