I agree that 2012 spending will increase. No, I think we are in for a disappointing holiday sales season. I expect sales to remain roughly the same as 2011. Supermarket … Continue Reading →
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed its ratings on Safeway’s debt, but revised its outlook from “stable” to “negative” based on Fitch’s expectation that soft sales and operating … Continue Reading →
The M&A rate will accelerate Activity will drop off We’ll maintain our current pace Supermarket News
Retailers appear to be becoming a bit more optimistic about sales and consumer spending although overall they remain cautious, a recent survey shows. read more Supermarket News
CHICAGO — Retailers overall remain cautious and most are predicting near-term economic stagnation, but a recent survey shows that some are becoming more optimistic about economic conditions. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
AMSTERDAM — Despite posting profit and sales gains at its U.S. operations in the second quarter, Ahold here said it remained “cautious” in its outlook for the full year because … Continue Reading →
A number of reports released over the past few weeks have touted the bright outlook for retail health clinics. How will this new generation of retail clinics fare? Viewpoints read … Continue Reading →
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has cut its projected U.S. corn production to 10.8 billion bushels, down 17% from its forecast in July of … Continue Reading →
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 100 for the eighth consecutive month in June. IFT Daily News
