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The Year Ahead: Pricing impacts strategy
A frequent topic throughout 2023 was rising costs throughout the supply chain. “Inflation continues to drive up the cost of...
Grocery report shows optimism for 2024, focus on discounts for weary shoppers
NEW YORK and MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands...
Pizza Hut to lay off drivers ahead of California wage hike
Hundreds of California Pizza Hut franchises plan to lay off delivery drivers ahead of the state’s new $20 per hour...
Holiday food prices projected up 7% from last year, 18% from two years ago
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National supermarket data confirms slower food price inflation with consumers seeing smaller price increases...
CPI shows food inflation rising slower than overall inflation
The U.S. government’s Consumer Price Index for November showed a 0.1 percent increase over October and 3.1 percent over November...
Robinson Fresh projects strong holiday demand, 2024 fresh produce trends
‘Tis the season for seasonal produce and retail surges. Consistently high inflation and weakening consumer demand are eating into retail...
Canadian produce industry reps meet with Trudeau
It is not entirely clear to me why representatives of the Canadian produce industry should have to meet with Canadian...
Inflation hinders holiday food donations
Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, today announced new data from...
IFPA meets with Canadian PM on food affordability, packaging policy
November 16, 2023 Washington, D.C. – With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International...
October inflation cools to 3.2%
October saw inflation slow, as the Consumer Price Index remained unchanged from September and 3.2 percent above October 2022. The...
Circana research shows traditional Thanksgiving buying with emphasis on deals
Chicago, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released its...
Target offers easy, affordable Thanksgiving meal for under $25
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Target Corporation BB #:166987 today announced how it is helping guests serve up an...
Dollar General announces holiday savings
October 26, 2023 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the...
Aldi cuts prices on Thanksgiving favorites
BATAVIA, Ill., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — To help customers spend less and seat more guests this Thanksgiving, ALDI BB...
September continues fresh produce volume streak
September brought cooler temperatures around the country and kids returned to school. “With it, the share of meals prepared at...
September inflation slightly above expectations
The consumer price index for September showed an increase of 0.4 percent from August to September and 3.7 percent from...
Restaurant report shows strong summer, concern for traffic erosion amid challenges
GuestXM released this Out of the Box Insights report September 1, 2023: Restaurant sales and traffic growth slowed down during...
Data shows year-over-year restaurant sales increase, amid inflation labor struggles
Despite increased sales, operators must take action to combat a 13% increase in food costs and an 8% increase in...
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