Spending on Halloween Candy to Hit $2.7BNCA: Majority of consumers name chocolate as their favorite treat. Consumers Slightly More Optimistic as Gas Prices Level OffSentiment still lower than reported in October 2015. VIDEO: Meet the Hispennial Demographic Some 60 percent of U.S. Hispanics are millennials. IRI: Personalization to Be Crux of Future Retail Success Targeted programs should supplement mass efforts. Consumers Warm Up to Premium Frozen Treats Interest in pricier options counters declining volume sales. Foodservice Takes Cues From Cultural Trends These are based on experience, ingredient transparency. RaceTrac Tackles Football Tailgating C-store retailer to host commissioner of tailgating, who will share gameday tips. Price Hikes, Work Changes Push Foodservice Lunch Visits Down The 4-percent drop is steepest across all dayparts. Consumer Spending on Halloween to Top $8B Average shopping trip will cost $82.93 vs. $74.24 in 2015. Gas Prices Having Less Effect on Consumer Optimism This Year Two in five say their costs have risen in past 30 days. First Previous 72 73 74 75 76 Next Last