NEW YORK—Restaurants are struggling to create a solid business model surrounding delivery after the pandemic forced eateries to switch to delivery when they were forced to close, reports CNN. There were reasons why restaurants weren’t focused on delivery prior to the pandemic, sa...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—Handwashing frequency has decreased 25% among adults compared to when the coronavirus first hit, according to a survey from Bradley Corporation. Specifically, in the spring of 2020, Americans were washing their hands an average of 10.5 times per day. This Ja...

NEWARK, N.J.—Mars awarded six institutions, located in the U.S. and Canada, its Forrest E. Mars Jr. Chocolate History Grant, according to a news release. Winners were announced at a gala hosted at the Heritage Chocolate Society, which seeks to further the study of chocolate's div...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The salty snacks category showed disappointing pandemic-induced trends in 2020, but with store traffic normalizing and new flavors and packaging options emerging, is that enough for a rebound? The NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit will answer this question a...

By Mark Carl As we witness the deterioration of diplomacy and increased military activity in Eastern Europe with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the overall risk of state-sponsored cyberattacks has also increased—for both governments and the private sector. Given the critical role ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Casual dining foot traffic has increased 8.4% since 2021, according to research from TOP Data, which aggregated visit data from 12 million Americans. Consumers in Maine are getting the most foot traffic bounce back compared to 2021. Additionally, Applebee’s is see...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A group of U.S. lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter to Visa and Mastercard urging them to halt their planned credit card swipe fee increases set to take effect this month, reports the Wall Street Journal. Higher costs are “the last thing American families deserve r...

By Sarah Hamaker ALEXANDRIA, Va.—From puffed veggies to spicy meat sticks, consumers are loving their alternative snacks at convenience stores. “In 2021, the category exceeded all prior years in sales and showed really strong sales in nearly every month,” said Jayme Gough, resear...

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WASHINGTON—As more areas of the U.S. see pump prices for gasoline fall below $4 a gallon, consumer demand is ticking back up, but fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on the market. “As the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and pump prices dip f...