The back-to-school shopping season has spread across multiple waves due to shifting consumer behavior. This trend may impact holiday shopping too, with retailers expecting slower sales growth.
Retailers have ramped up their merchandise deliveries amid a threatened strike by U.S. dockworkers that could disrupt the imminent holiday shopping season. 45,000 dockworkers are poised to walk out at 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts following the expiration of the longshoremen’s six-year master contract, which expires on October 1.
A new report from Placer.ai highlights that grocery stores offering in-store healthcare services are seeing increased foot traffic, particularly from higher-income customers. Wellness offerings not only boost store visits but also enhance customer loyalty.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on fallout from the headline-grabbing Boar’s Head recall.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on McDonald’s increasing shift into automation at cash registers.
Circana senior vice president David Portalatin discussed the makeup of the current restaurant customer amid inflationary headwinds.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the growing threat of African Swine Fever overseas.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses another noteworthy bankruptcy filing in the restaurant sector.
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert discussed the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the rise of private label and more relevant news for grocers.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast provides an update of Walmart’s drone delivery plans, and more.
Robroy’s Steve Voelzke explains why food manufacturers should adopt a holistic, hygienic design philosophy.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on Chili’s eye-opening quarterly earnings report.
