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U.S. consumer confidence rose in May
NEW YORK, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose in May to 102.0 (1985=100) from...
Target lowers prices on 5,000 frequently shopped items
MINNEAPOLIS, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation BB #:166987 announced today it will lower everyday regular prices on approximately...
Annual inflation remains 3.4%, but produce only 1.7%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary May 15, 2024: Consumer Price Index Summary...
FMI report delves into value-seeking consumer behavior
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food...
Popmenu study finds consumers spending less of monthly food budgets on restaurants
ATLANTA, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers love restaurants — 64% said they would dine at or order from restaurants...
CPMA 2024: Grocer panel talks inflation coping strategies
VANCOUVER, BC—Food inflation, and how to manage it, is one of the hottest topics for Canadian consumers. At the Canadian...
RaboResearch shows continued inflation concern for North American agribusiness
CHESTERFIELD, MO (April 24, 2024) – Rabobank’s RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America announced today the publication...
Week in Review April 12, 2024
VIVA Fresh week is here, and Pamela says it will likely be its biggest ever. One hot topic will be...
Research shows consumers want more retailer help on food inflation
Shoppers believe government policies and actions most responsible for higher prices in supermarkets according to Feedback Group research LAKE SUCCESS,...
Inflation higher than expected in March
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary April 10, 2024: Consumer Price Index Summary...
Inside Aldi, Lidl’s growth during food inflation
This is from the Placer.ai blog by Bracha Arnold posted on April 2, 2024 (republished with permission from Placer.ai): One...
TouchBistro’s 2024 Diner Trends Report shows diners looking for savings, convenience, and connection
March 26, 2024 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research from all-in-one POS and restaurant management system, TouchBistro, reveals that Americans are choosing...
Inflation in Canada moderates as food inflation declines to 2.4% in February
BRAMPTON, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ – As Canada’s recent inflation numbers continue to show positive momentum, Loblaw Companies Limited’s...
Market Force grocery study shows how value affects shopper loyalty
ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Market Force’s newest syndicated research covering grocery retailers suggests that consumers are still focused...
Inflation ticks up in February
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary March 12, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...
How to reach weary and pessimistic consumers
Inflation has eased since 2022 and 2023, but American consumers continue to be concerned about the increasing price of everything,...
Canadian restaurant industry struggles increase in 2024
Toronto, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The restaurant industry is preparing for a tough first half of 2024. According...
The Year Ahead: Shrinkflation and skimpflation
Consumers are not happy with high food prices, and many believe they are artificially high. Brian Numainville, principal at The...
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