Fewer Travelers Expected Over Labor Day WeekendAAA predicts economy woes will result in 2.4 percent fewer Americans than last year driving at least 50 miles from home during the upcoming holiday weekend. TravelCenters of America, Pilot Flying J Help Keep Drivers FitTA expands its StayFit Program, while Pilot partners with Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong to offer workout centers. Tyler Wholesale Closes After 74 Years The distributor served convenience stores, gas stations, schools and other businesses in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. Hispanic Retail 360: Vicente Fox Headlines This Year's Record-Setting Conference Former president of Mexico discusses leadership and government, as more than 600 attendees gather to share strategies, tactics and data on the Latino market. Retail Sales See Largest Increase Since April Commerce Department data finds that retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent in July. Number of U.S. Restaurants Declines Independent restaurant closings account for nearly all of the loss, NPD Group data reveals. Trips Down, but Spending Up at C-stores in Q2 Gas prices deflate consumer traffic to convenience channel, according to NPD research. Job Prospects Brighten Consumer Outlook After taking a beating in recent months, consumer confidence rises in July due to optimism on the job front. Consumers Show Increased Interest in Portion Control NPD study looks at healthy eating components by generation; Gen X particularly looks for smaller portions. Hispanic Consumers Want Authentic Menu Items and Family Dining Options Technomic report explores the foodservice attitudes and usage of this important group. First Previous 121 122 123 124 125 Next Last
