FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 26, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on projections for a sizable uptick in Cyber Monday shopping.
Tag: Black Friday
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 19, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the growing list of restaurant chains and operating groups that have filed for bankruptcy.
Black Friday Fatigue? Consumers Shop Early, Skip the Frenzy
Inflation-weary consumers are fueling a shift from value meals to value-driven holiday shopping, with retailers responding through bundled bargains. Convenience and cost-consciousness are redefining seasonal food strategies and gift spending.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 12, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on restaurants’ growing popularity with consumers on Thanksgiving day.
Thanksgiving Preview: Connection, Cost-Consciousness Define 2025 Holiday
Consumers are craving connection and comfort as Thanksgiving approaches, but inflation is reshaping how they celebrate. Value-driven choices are influencing holiday traditions, resulting in predictions for pared-down menus.
Super Saturday to Entice Record Number of Shoppers
An estimated 157.2 million consumers plan to shop Super Saturday this year, up from last year’s 141.9 million, according to a recent report. These shoppers present retailers a key opportunity to win beyond the season.
FI News Review (December 6, 2024) – The Top Stories in Food and Beverage Right Now
Black Friday 2024 Beneficiaries: Target, Apple, and Shopping Malls
Black Friday 2024 showcased omnichannel’s growing dominance, with online sales surging nearly 15%. Experts noted that while Black Friday has evolved into a season-long event, its role remains pivotal, sparking optimism for a strong holiday shopping season.
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 4, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on consumers’ growing demand for not just value, but also luxury offerings.
Value, Value, Value: Cash-Strapped Holiday Shoppers Get Creative
As consumers buckle under the weight of financial pressures, this holiday shopping season will look a bit different than its predecessors.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 26, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on PepsiCo’s latest noteworthy industry acquisition.
Meet the Modern ‘Click-and-Mortar’ Consumer
A new PYMNTS survey found roughly 40% of shoppers are “click-and-mortar” fans, either using their devices while shopping or ordering online and then picking up their purchases.
Prime Numbers: Amazon and Competitors Heat Up Summer Sales
Amazon’s Prime Day sales, which began Tuesday, were expected to rake in $14 billion, up 10.5% from last year, Adobe Analytics projected. Such statistics have inspired competitors to join the July sales fray.
A Hallmark Movie, but Make it Shoppable: Walmart’s Add to Heart
Airing on three platforms (YouTube, Roku, and the pocket-laden TikTok) and also playing in stores, Add to Heart is nothing if not a bold step into the media-laden retail environment increasingly influenced by in-store retail media networks.
Candy & Spice and Everything Nice: Holiday Hits Retail Earlier Than Ever as Spending Shrinks
It’s not just the days that are getting shorter – the amount of time between glimpsing ghouls and buying roof clips for Rudolph is shrinking, too. Home Depot sold out of its first run of …
Consumers Break Black Friday, Cyber Monday Records
Despite recession fears, consumers were in a spending mood to kick off the holiday season, breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales records.
Holiday Shopping Update: ‘Turkey Wednesday’ a Boon for Grocers
Last-minute Thanksgiving shopping led to major gains for the nation’s top grocery stores this year. A new report by analytics firm Placer.ai shows the nation’s top grocery store chains saw a big jump in foot …
Why Black Friday Sales are Starting Earlier than Ever
Your calendar may say October, but retailers worried about supply chain issues are thinking Black Friday and relentlessly pushing the holiday shopping season to begin early. The news last year was filled with stories about …
Black Friday 2020 Online Sales Break All-Time Record
U.S. consumers spent an estimated $9 billion this year on U.S. retail websites for Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, reported AL.com (Nov. 28). The spend represents a 22% increase over a record $7.4 billion …
Holiday Shopping Expected to Rise During COVID-19
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales will rise in 2020 when compared to 2019 as consumers search for reasons to celebrate during the pandemic. The group forecast holiday sales in November and December …