Consumers expect more traditional holiday shopping season this year 11.24.2021 By Brian Amick Over one-third of US consumers say they missed browsing retail store aisles for holiday gifts.Read More
Barry Callebaut nears pre-pandemic sales figures 11.12.2021 By Jeff Gelski Fiscal-year volume increases 18% in Gourmet & Specialties segment.Read More
Consumers cite supply chain concerns as reason for early holiday shopping 11.04.2021 By Brian Amick Many consumers also look to avoid hectic crowds.Read More
Uber Eats releases Cravings Report on past year’s orders 11.03.2021 By Brian Amick The third annual report is a snapshot of the most popular, most surprising and most unique delivery requests from the last twelve months.Read More
Fast casual restaurant visits rebound in 2021 10.13.2021 By Brian Amick US fast casual restaurants have responded to the pandemic by placing focus on off-premises services.Read More
Bakeries address the labor challenge 10.13.2021 By John Unrein Here are strategies and tactics to survive the current dilemma.Read More
Zingerman’s Bakehouse navigates challenges of COVID-19 pandemic 10.07.2021 By Josh Sosland The company has faced numerous obstacles, including staffing and the supply chain.Read More
Consumer spending insights for 2021 holiday season 10.04.2021 By Brian Amick 29% of US consumers plan to spend more on holiday shopping than they did last year.Read More
Foodservice industry continues pandemic recovery in August 09.24.2021 By Brian Amick The NPD Group reports that US restaurant traffic increased by +5% over the -10% decline in August 2020.Read More
COVID-19 pandemic lifts average spending occasion 09.16.2021 By Brian Amick According to The NPD Group, average shopping occasion spending has remained elevated at or above a $34 average since March of 2020.Read More