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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...
Annual inflation remains 3% but fresh produce down 1%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary July 11, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...
Farm Bureau: Record-high July 4th cookout costs as inflation hits the backyard
JUNE 26, 2024 — Americans will be gathering on the Fourth of July for a day of fireworks, food, parades...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 28, 2024
Pamela’s on vacation but the Week in Review must go on. Save Mart has a new owner, Independence Day BBQ...
Rabobank: Consumers battle fatigue over food inflation
2024 Rabobank BBQ Index NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to their stamina for paying historically...
Americans use money-saving strategies when dining out, research shows
MONTREAL, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – With dining costs on the rise, Americans are getting creative to save a few...
Changing shopping trends presents opportunity for fresh produce marketers
Pandemic and generational inflation has caused American grocery shoppers to change their behaviors. This represents a great opportunity for the...
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