Mintel announces five U.S. foodservice trends for 2014
The U.S. restaurant industry has enjoyed modest growth in the past few years, and Mintel estimates sales of $ 438 billion in 2013, as well as a 5.9% increase in … Continue Reading →
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Whole Foods Sees 1,200 U.S. Stores: Analyst
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here has increased its store-count goal to 1,200 — up from the 1,000 units it has been projecting for several years — according to … Continue Reading →
U.S. restaurant performance hits four-month high in October
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to a four-month high in October. … Continue Reading →
U.S. food recalls drop in Q3
According to ExpertRECALL, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Reports documented 252 food recalls in the third quarter of 2013, representing a 14% decline over the previous quarter. … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart Comps Down 0.3% in U.S.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Thursday said U.S. comparable-store sales for the fiscal third quarter were down 0.3%, and it trimmed its profit outlook for the year. read … Continue Reading →
Former Delhaize U.S. CEO Joins Office Depot
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Office Depot here on Wednesday said it has appointed former Delhaize America executive Roland Smith as its chief executive officer. read more Supermarket News
Delhaize Posts Q3 Loss as U.S. Sales Rebound
BRUSSELS — Delhaize Group posted improved volumes at Food Lion and Hannaford in the third quarter, but price investments at both chains resulted in lower profits. read more Supermarket News
Larkin Named to U.S. Chamber Committee
ARLINGTON, Va. — Peter Larkin, president and chief executive officer of the National Grocers Association here, said he has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association … Continue Reading →
Target Plans to Slow U.S. Growth: Report
TORONTO — Target Corp. said it expects U.S. expansion to slow to less than the 5% annual growth the company has been projecting, according to local reports. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Golden State Foods acquires KanPak U.S.
Golden State Foods (GSF), a U.S. food processor and distributor, has acquired controlling interests in KanPak U.S., headquartered in Arkansas City, Kan., a supplier of beverages and desserts using aseptic … Continue Reading →