Retail & FoodService

Rising Food Prices May Give Retailers Boost

February 22, 2010 John Jannarone, The Wall Street Journal

Just as some grocers saw perishables volumes rise last year when prices fell, the reverse could be true if prices rise. …

Super Bowl Sales Sluggish For Foodservice

February 22, 2010 Chris Urban, Technomic Inc.

Overall revenues in restaurants and bars were down 5.5 percent. …

BusinessWeek: Publix No. 1 In Customer Satisfaction

February 22, 2010 Maria Brous, Publix Super Markets Inc.

Publix has been named a 2010 Customer Service Champ by BusinessWeek. …

Denny’s Offers Free Refills Of French Fries, Pancakes

February 22, 2010 Cori Rice, Hill & Knowlton For Denny's

Denny’s is continuing to provide value to America by taking the unlimited refills concept to a whole new level. …

Sophisticated Private Labeling To Rise

February 19, 2010 Michael Berggren, Planet Retail

Planet Retail indicates private label sales are set for accelerated growth as retailers employ more sophisticated private label strategies. …