trends

General Merchandise/HBC

Pandemic Pushed Consumers to Spend More Each Time Shopping

Trend held true if purchases were at stores or online, NPD reports

Foodservice

Foodservice Labor Crisis Might Not Be Temporary, Study Says

Technomic: 85% cite work-life balance, professional management as a job’s biggest factors

Red Diamond report looks at shifting preferences, behaviors

COVID-19 accelerates plans in the works, particularly those in last-mile services

Choice Market discovers most popular chicken sandwiches

New feature lets shoppers buy from multiple nearby stores for single delivery

A first: C-store’s leading concepts, Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, in one location

Associations reiterate that burden should not be placed on businesses, employees

Beverages were hit hard by the pandemic; here’s how retailers are calling consumers back to the fountain

Center recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings

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