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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines a second year in a row, remains above pre-pandemic levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more...
Dollar General delivers seasonal food savings
November 19, 2024 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar General BB #:172794 announced today its holiday season food discounts and promotions designed to...
Circana reports majority of consumers embrace homemade Thanksgiving traditions despite high grocery prices
Chicago, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released its...
Toast survey: The restaurant industry proves to be resilient in times of change
From tackling the effects of inflation to finding new ways to delight their guests, restaurants have proved resilient and creative...
US Consumer Confidence bounced back in October
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in October to 108.7 (1985=100), up from 99.2 in September....
Survey shows majority of Americans struggle with grocery affordability
SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative retail technology tools and solutions, today released its...
September CPI rises 2.4% over last year, and produce rises as well
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary October 10, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...
Survey shows loyalty wanes as consumers remain frustrated with rising prices
October 03, 2024 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent survey conducted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found that consumers across key...
Restaurant Update: September could be a turning point
Black Box Intelligence released this monthly Out of the Box: Monthly Restaurant Industry Update September 27, 2024: August marked a...
Report: Restaurants hit record revenue but payroll outpaces gains
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurer transforming small business insurance, for...
Americans blame retailers and restaurants for inflation pain, not farmers
When it comes to food, Americans have much warmer feelings for farmers than they do for retailers or restaurants. Gallup...
August inflation cools to 2.5%, while produce inflation drops year-over-year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary September 11, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...
Restaurant Trends Report examines inflation across segments
September 10, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced its Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report,...
Circana research shows 86% of eating occasions sourced from home
Chicago, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, recently released a...
Subway launches $7 footlong promotion
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway introduced a new deal as big as its iconic footlong sandwiches, perfect for anyone hungry for value,...
Annual inflation falls to 2.9 percent in July
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary August 14, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...
Report: Restaurant service fees continue to grow, wages stay above inflation
Square released this Summer Quarterly Restaurant Report Aug. 13, 2024: New Square data highlights changes in suburb dining and nightlife...
FTC to investigate high grocery prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to investigate why grocery prices remain high, even as the pace of inflation has...
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