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Blip or leading indicator? | "Thirteen of the 21 casual-dining chains that are part of publicly traded companies reported same-store sales of 1% or less and 11 of them reported absolute declines. That includes notable stalwarts like Olive Garden, which admitted that it was losing lower-income consumers." #consumerspending #restaurants #restaurantindustry #foodservice #economy #economictrends #spending

People often ask us, “Who buys Baker Boy’s products?” It’s actually pretty simple. Baker Boy is a #B2B #foodmanufacturer. That means while you may not see our name on many store shelfs, there’s still a good chance you’ve had a Baker Boy product. Primarily, we sell our products to #foodservice and #retail distributors. From there, those distributors will sell Baker Boy products to customers like restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and schools. So if you’re having a cheeseburger at your favorite restaurant, picking up a donut at your local supermarket, or you’re chowing down on a healthy lunch at your school, there’s a good chance you’re having a Baker Boy product. If you’re a business and you’d like to talk to someone about buying Baker Boy products, we’ve got you covered. We have a team of sales managers in major cities through the upper Midwest. They manage a wide array of food brokers who represent Baker Boy throughout the country. Visit BakerBoy.com to learn more about which distributors and brokers we work with, so you can bring Baker Boy products to your customers. #bakery #bakeryproducts #bakers #food

Cold beverages continue to be "hot" in multiple retail channels, especially convenience where they help shape the "heatmaps" of shopper traffic and behaviors across all dayparts. See this week's VideoMining Nugget: https://lnkd.in/eMXJ7656 #cpg #retail #marketing

The pure insanity of this should be obvious…but it is not. The Prohibitionist mindset teaches that wine is taboo, and especially in the United States, that at 21 years of age, you reach a ‘right of passage’….to then go out and find out about this ‘mysterious thing that adults do’ and head to the bars! The produce section is the perfect place to teach a balanced diet, to teach responsible consumption behaviors, and to teach, not to hide!! Don’t any of these people have children? We all know how kids respond to what has been made beautiful over millennia in the enjoyment of wine & food in moderation. We all know how making something beautiful to become ugly destroys trust and how we can drive a society right INTO irresponsible behaviors. For crying out loud, open the doors to wine and shut down once and for all the destructive legacy of Prohibitionism! Are we not mature enough in our society to teach moderation, to make healthy lifestyle with balanced consumption patterns part of our daily “walk and talk” teaching from one generation to another? Go ahead, continue to make it taboo and see where that leads…. ….remembering that the legal prohibition in America did nothing but make for unhealthy alcohol consumption patterns while those who promoted it separated “themselves” as the elite righteous of society. It’s time to grow up. (Note: Legal drinking ages are a responsible application. Creating an evil out of responsible consumption behavior of a refined and healthy beverage [consumed in moderation] is an evil within itself). #neoprohibitionism #alcoholicbeverages #winemakersforum #responsiblemarketing #ethicsandcompliance

“We look at ourselves as a restaurant first that sells convenience store items” 7-Eleven is redefining its identity. This strategic shift comes as the chain expands its services to include alcohol sales for both takeout and in-store drinking. 🍻🏪 By integrating alcohol sales, 7-Eleven aims to attract more customers looking for a casual place to dine and shop, further blurring the lines between convenience stores and food service. This move could set a precedent for how convenience stores evolve to meet changing consumer preferences and lifestyle needs. How might this change the landscape of quick-service food and retail? https://lnkd.in/gkRr2pfn #RetailInnovation #FoodService #7Eleven #ConvenienceStore #FoodTrends

It’s estimated that a record setting 70M+ people will travel this week for July 4th, up ~8% vs last year. According to Grocery Dive, hosting a 10 person bbq will cost an estimated $99, the highest $ amount on record. Almost 70% of cost will be in beer, beef, soda and lettuce. Cost have increased nearly $40 since 2010. Despite rising costs, retailers are looking for ways to offset prices through promos, bundles and key deals. For emerging brands, suppliers should identify key holidays and items to drive promotional savings and customer trials. When building a brand, trial, value and initial customer conversion are critical! Mana Foods can help you navigate the process and chaos of retail! #grocery #retail #emergingbrands

In the latest instalment of #RecallRoundup we highlight the latest food and beverage recalls from the UK and US #foodsafety #recalls

New Position Alert: $PTLO @portilloshotdog has been added to $EATZ AdvisorShares Restaurant #ETF Visit EATZ.AdvisorShares.com to view the entire portfolio. The holdings file is updated daily. Learn more at EATZ.AdvisorShares.com Holdings are subject to change. #food #stocks #equities #dinner #foodie #restaurants #stockmarket #holdingsupdate #hotdogs

“We look at ourselves as a restaurant first that sells convenience store items” 7-Eleven is redefining its identity. This strategic shift comes as the chain expands its services to include alcohol sales for both takeout and in-store drinking. 🍻🏪 By integrating alcohol sales, 7-Eleven aims to attract more customers looking for a casual place to dine and shop, further blurring the lines between convenience stores and food service. This move could set a precedent for how convenience stores evolve to meet changing consumer preferences and lifestyle needs. How might this change the landscape of quick-service food and retail? https://lnkd.in/gfjTC7Cv #RetailInnovation #FoodService #7Eleven #ConvenienceStore #FoodTrends

🛒 You can trade shoppers up. 🛒 You can trade them across (to your brand). 📈 But can you trade them back into a category they have left? I worked with The Collective UK | B Corp™ on their big pot gourmet yoghurts. 🆕 These innovative new delights traded bored and lapsed shoppers right back into the yoghurt category. And created a gourmet sub-category that The Collective UK | B Corp™ then dominated. I totally agree with Amelia Christie-Miller that trading lapsed adults back into Bold Bean Co baked beans 🫘 is a huge opportunity. 🥪 And #wfh meal occasions are crying out for an upgrade from a dull old sandwich. Who else has traded lapsed shoppers back in to a category? #strategy #lapsedshoppers #tradethembackin #categorygrowth 📸 Amelia Christie-Miller