inflation

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...

7 months ago 6 minute read

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...

7 months ago 5 minute read

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...

7 months ago 3 minute read

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...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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....

8 months ago 7 minute read

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...

8 months ago 4 minute read

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 –...

8 months ago 4 minute read

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...

8 months ago 5 minute read

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...

9 months ago 8 minute read

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...

9 months ago 5 minute read

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...

9 months ago 2 minute read

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 –...

9 months ago 4 minute read

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,...

9 months ago 5 minute read

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...

10 months ago 4 minute read

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,...

10 months ago 3 minute read

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 –...

10 months ago 4 minute read

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...

10 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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