Federal Reserve Extends Comment Period for Debit Card Swipe Fee ChangesPublic comments were previously due by Feb. 12. Drizly Reveals Top Beverage Trends to WatchHigh-end tequila and nonalcoholic mocktails present divergent interests in the beverage and alcohol spaces. NRF Sees Consumer Spending Slowing Down in 2024 Pandemic savings that boosted spending last year are shrinking and consumer confidence has risen but remains low. CBD & Cannabis Categories Look for Traction A lack of federal mandates and myriad state regulations stymie retailers and suppliers. Gas Prices Decrease as Demand Dips Drivers are logging fewer miles following peak holiday travel. Gas Prices Expected to Fall in 2024 GasBuddy: The yearly national average will drop from $3.51 per gallon this year to $3.38 in 2024. More Americans to Hit the Road for Thanksgiving as Gas Prices Ease Approximately 41 percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this year, an 8 percent increase from 2022. Federal Reserve Votes to Open Proposed Swipe Fee Changes to Public Comment The new proposal would call for debit card interchange fees to be capped at 17.70 cents for two years. C-store Beverage Sales Moderate During Q3 2023 Retailers expect the energy drink category to see double-digit growth through 2024. Two Treats Top Consumers' Choice for Halloween Festivities A whopping 98 percent of Americans who welcome trick-or-treaters will be handing out chocolate and candy. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
