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# Autumnal Discount Retailer Muffins
The Walmart Marketside Café Edition Muffins are Spiced

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marketside-caf-edition
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/09/06/pumpkin-spice-season-arrives-at-walmart-featuring-new-latte-flavored-muffins/) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com)

The [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-chocolate-chip-muffins) Marketside Café Edition Muffins are the latest baked goods offering from the big box discount retailer that celebrates the seasonal shift from summer to autumn with a number of sweet treats.

The lineup of baked goods includes the '[Pumpkin Spice Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellianos-coffee-1),' 'Cinnamon Dolce Latte,' '[Vanilla Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryze-ube-vanilla-latte)' and 'Pumpkin Cream Cheese' muffins, which are all inspired by popular hot beverages of the season. Each one of the muffins can be purchased in packs of two and offer a distinctly artisanal take on seasonal baked goods that address mainstream consumer demand for high-quality, low-cost foods.

The Walmart Marketside Café Edition Muffins will be available only for a limited-time at the brands bakery locations throughout September to help consumers get in the sweater weather mindset.

Image Credit: Walmart

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Seasonal Baked Goods:** Businesses can offer unique and artisanal takes on classic baked goods that celebrate seasonal shifts.
- **Limited-time Offerings:** Offering products for a short period creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity, increasing demand and sales.
- **Affordable Artisanal Foods:** Addressing consumer demand for high-quality, low-cost foods can disrupt traditional pricing models in the food industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Retail:** Retailers can leverage seasonal shifts to offer unique products and drive sales.
- **Food and Beverage:** Businesses in the food industry can meet consumer demand for high-quality, low-cost foods with innovative offerings.
- **Hospitality:** Hotels and cafes can use limited-time offers of seasonal baked goods to create a unique experience for their customers.

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