Brand Loyalty Declining
Even as the economy improves, 94% of Americans indicate they will remain cautious and keep their spending for food, beverage, and household goods at current levels, according to Deloitte’s 2013…
Even as the economy improves, 94% of Americans indicate they will remain cautious and keep their spending for food, beverage, and household goods at current levels, according to Deloitte’s 2013…
Thanks to the more than 1.4 billion active users on sites like Facebook and Twitter, social media has become one of the hottest ways to connect with consumers. While compiling…
A decline in gas prices over the past month has led to a decline in overall consumer pessimism about the economy, according to results from the monthly NACS Consumer Fuels…
Philip Morris USA is testing a new version of its Marlboro Leadership Price (MLP) program in two states—Michigan and South Carolina—according to a Wells Fargo Securities research report. “The terms…
Sales of natural and organic food in mainstream supermarkets have doubled in recent years, the Indianapolis Star reports. Supermarkets are stocking their shelves with pure food offerings and even launching…
The competitive environment is one more reason for convenience store retailers to worry about tobacco sales trends, according to a recent survey of c-store retailers and wholesalers. “Our survey respondents…
Price increase: something few retailers want to hear when it comes to cigarettes, especially with Obama proposing a 94-cents-per-pack increase to the Federal Excise Tax (FET) in his most recent…
7-Eleven plans to revive development in Michigan next year, reports the Detroit News. The convenience store chain plans to open 20 stores in the Metro Detroit area in 2013, including…
Half of U.S. adults consider gasoline prices to be “too high” when it reaches $3.44 per gallon, indicating a potential break-point on prices, according to a new consumer price index…
Top 10 Craft Beer States Craft beers are a booming business in the United States. Here is USA Today’s list of the top-10 states for craft beers. California: A state…