Tag Archives: May 2013 Feature

Looking Into the Future—Today

You may have noticed that we’ve been consistent in our coverage of the future of retail and how that affects our associates and retail partners. This month’s issue is no exception, as we explore the benefits of predictive analytics, a process that combines data from previous purchases, social media postings and other sources along with […]

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Global Industry News

Sales of specialty foods and beverages in the U.S. rose to an all-time high of $86 billion in 2012. Cheese, yogurt and kefir products led the way in individual category sales, while energy bars and functional beverages showed the fastest rates of growth compared to 2011. –Supermarket News. According to a recent survey, 75 percent […]

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By the Numbers

$1.9 Billion The amount spent on Mother’s Day flowers each year 70.5 Million The number of pounds of avocado Americans will eat on Cinco de Mayo 818 The estimated number of hot dogs consumed every second in the U.S. between Memorial Day and Labor Day 1.8 Million The number of Bachelor’s Degrees expected to be […]

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A Taste of the Season: Cheddar Bacon Hamburgers

Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes.com Take your Memorial Day celebrations up a notch by replacing your usual hamburger patties with these jazzed up burgers that are bursting with flavor. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup real […]

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