Technomic Highlights Unusual Sources for 2013 Menu InspirationThe research firm releases its top 10 foodservice predictions for next year. Mintel Menu Insights Now Tracking C-store FoodserviceNon-commercial menus from c-stores, hotels, colleges and more included in database. Gift Cards Skyrocketing in Popularity for Holidays More than 80 percent of consumers plan to give gift cards, NRF survey shows. Consumers More Upbeat About Economy, Jobs Superstorm Sandy is expected to stall economic growth in Q4, though. Insight Research Sets Date for 2013 Future of Convenience Event NACS' European partner will conduct store tours and conference next September. Consumer Spending Picks Up in September However, saving drops in order to fund consumer purchases. Food Safety Outbreaks Don't Sway Consumer Concern NPD study shows 60 percent are only somewhat or slightly worried about U.S. food supply. TravelCenters of America Dominates Driver Satisfaction Survey TA and Petro Stopping Centers operator tops Overdrive Magazine's annual survey. Nielsen Forecasts 2.3-Percent Uptick in Key Food/Household Categories Holiday survey also reveals most households plan to spend $250 to $500 this year. Hispanics Like Coffee More Than Other Racial Groups Latinos begin drinking the beverage earlier, National Coffee Association study shows. First Previous 118 119 120 121 122 Next Last