USDA's MyPlate Is Very Different From Americans' Actual PlatesOnly 2 percent of the average consumer's days come close to resembling the federal dietary guidelines. Mintel Outlines Five Foodservice Trends to Influence 2012American regionalism, imported ideas and more will affect the marketplace in the coming year. New Study Shows Consumer Confidence Skyrocketing IHS Global Insight index shows biggest consumer confidence point increase since 2003. Eight in 10 Holiday Shoppers Plan to Give Gift Cards This marks the fifth year in a row that gift cards have topped wish lists, according to an NRF survey. Pessimistic Consumers Still in Recession Mode "New normal" shopping behaviors expected to continue into 2012, according to Nielsen. New Research Shows Small Retailers Are Losing Ground Independent stores have seen market share decline during the past 20 years, but they remain very powerful. Consumer Confidence Plummets in October Conference Board Index falls deeper into recession territory. One-Tenth of Americans Miss Breakfast Daily New NPD Group survey finds young men skip the meal the most, while adults 55 and older miss breakfast the least. Study Prompts In-Store Revamp at BP's ampm Retailer will change assortments, merchandising and store layouts next year. Study: Millennials Shift Brand Preferences in Food, Beverages Twenty percent switch almost entirely to different brands when they move out on their own. First Previous 234 235 236 237 238 Next Last
