Screaming for Ice Cream
It’s been a hot summer, but the market for ice cream in America has got it licked. According to recent Mintel research, in 2011, the ice cream and frozen novelty…
Distilled Spirits Market Share Up in 2012
Distilled spirits made market share gains in 2012 and now account for more than a third of all alcohol sales, a report from the Washington-based Distilled Spirits Council says. The…
Beer Sales Up
Super-premiums beers (those costing more than about $22 per case) are beating crafts and import beers in supermarket sales, SymphonyIRI Group said in its recent 2012 Mid-Year Beer Category &…
Visa Announces ATM-EMV Deadlines
Visa has announced new liability shift dates for EMV transactions that will affect third-party acquirers of ATM transactions, Mobile Payments Today reports. The liability shift places responsibility for paying out…
Taking a Hard Look at Cider
Hard cider sales have been increasing, with new styles and flavors that have stimulated consumer interest, the Indianapolis Star reports. “It’s the most exciting beverage category in the market,” said…
Dasani to Debut Dasani Drops
Starting this fall, Dasani, Coca-Cola’s water brand, has rolled out Dasani Drops, a zero-calorie liquid beverage enhancer that allows people to add a burst of flavor to their water. Its…
POS Hacking Exposes Security Holes
Details revealed in court following the apprehension of two hackers who hit point-of-sale devices at 100 shops and retailers expose POS security vulnerabilities, Bank Info Security reports. The attacks pose…
PCI Releases Guidelines for Mobile Payment Acceptance
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council has released best practices guidance for mobile payment acceptance security, Mobile Payments Today reports. The guidelines are intended to offer guidance to mobile…
Shoppers Will Pay More for Local Foods
Consulting firm A.T. Kearney has released a consumer study, “Buying into the Local Food Movement,” that assesses how shoppers make decisions about buying local versus non-local food. The study found…
Fewer Michigan Apples
Michigan is the third largest apple producer in the U.S., but this year growers are picking only 10 to 15 percent of their normal crop. Michigan State University estimates the…