As the ethnic population in the United States continues to grow, so does the popularity of ethnic foods and cuisines. Favorites like tacos, sweet and sour chicken and pad Thai are becoming the norm, not the exotic.
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Stride Gum Launches New Campaign
Stride, advertised as “The Ridiculously Long Lasting Gum,” kicked off its new “Be Ridiculously Long Lasting” campaign June 21 in New York City
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What Buying Trends Can Grocery Stores Expect This Fourth of July?
The Fourth of July holiday brings out many of the obvious grilling and barbeque delights—hot dogs, hamburgers, and of course potato chips. But what brands are consumers buying? Do various regions differ in their love for grilled meats? Are shopper’s grilling habits changing? Answers to these questions can offer valuable insights to grocery businesses as […]
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Hispanic Buying Power
The immense buying power of the nation’s Hispanic consumers continues to energize the nation’s consumer market, and Selig Center projections reveal that Hispanics will control $1 trillion in spending power in 2010.
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Food/Beverage Execs Foresee Improved 2011 Performance
Senior financial executives of global food and beverage companies expect to achieve improved financial performance in 2011
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Coca Cola Will Raise Prices July 31
Beverage Digest reported Friday that price increases of 3-4 percent are coming on July 31.
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Fed Softens Rule to Cut Debit Card Swipe Fees
In a move that, according to USA Today, disappointed both sides of the contentious issue, the Federal Reserve Board voted June 29 to soften a rule that will cap the fees banks charge retailers when consumers use debit cards.
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Walmart Cutting Gas Prices
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is cutting gas prices by 10 cents a gallon for three months. The Arkansas-based retailer is well aware that rising gas prices and other household costs are squeezing shoppers’ budgets, reporting at its annual shareholders meeting earlier this month that shoppers appear to be focusing on groceries and little else. To help […]