Hispanic Retail 360: Vicente Fox Headlines This Year's Record-Setting ConferenceFormer 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 AprilCommerce 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. Consumer Confidence on Shaky Ground Lack of jobs, unstable stock markets are having a negative impact on consumer sentiment. Tedeschi Boosts Number of Remodeled Stores to 26 Company plans to upgrade all locations to have an assortment of fresh, healthier foods. Kum & Go Surveying Consumers on Their Ideal Store Participating customers have the chance to win a $500 Kum & Go gift card. First Previous 234 235 236 237 238 Next Last