There’s a Card for That
Prepaid cards are becoming increasingly popular among under-banked consumers. As a result, companies have been rolling out a range of prepaid cards that appeal to a variety of financial interests,…
Meal Solutions Rule Retail
Food retailers of all kinds are finding ways to ramp up their retailer meal solutions (RMS) programs, which have emerged as a critical strategic initiative for not only most supermarket…
Craft Beer Goes Bigger
Craft brewers have had their eyes on expansion in recent years, gobbling up shelf space and capturing a bigger slice of the beer market. But now, breweries are turning to…
Abe Abraham Celebrates 100 Years
Abe Abraham, the chairman of distributor S. Abraham & Sons Inc. celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 21, 2012. Abraham was born in a small village in Lebanon. Like many…
Is the Worst Over for Consumer Pessimism?
Consumer pessimism related to gas prices and the economy remains high, but did not increase in March, according to the results from the most recent NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. Because…
Americans Hungry for Healthy Foods
Healthy eating has come to the forefront of many minds over the past several years, and this increased interest in healthy eating is highlighted by new research from Mintel. “Consumers…
Big Tobacco Investing in Smoke-Free Alternatives
The world’s four largest tobacco firms outside of China see less smoke in the future—and they’re going to be ready with smoke-free tobacco products, the Financial Times reports. British American…
USDA Reduces Corn, Soy Crop Estimates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reduced its expectations for U.S. corn and soybean production “for the second consecutive month last Friday, predicting what could be the lowest average corn yield…
U.S. Drought Triggers Rise in Pump Prices
After dropping steadily from its April peak, gasoline prices are again rising because of the Midwest drought, Reuters reports. The dry conditions in cornfields have sparked an increase in ethanol…
The Debate over E-Cigarettes
USA Today highlighted the debate over e-cigarettes last week, balancing the concerns of researchers who warn of addiction with the industry’s claim they do more good than harm. The look…