December Restaurant Performance Index Rises
NRA report shows same-store sales and customer traffic levels increased but remained negative in December, while industry outlook improved as expectations index rose to an 8-month high. …
Retail & FoodService
Philly Begins Enforcing Calorie Counter Ordinance
The city of Philadelphia began enforcing its new menu labeling law, requiring restaurants to post calorie counts of foods right on the menu. …
Price Chopper Sues Penn Traffic For $1.6M
The Price Chopper supermarket chain is suing Penn Traffic Co. for $1.6 million for breach-of-contract. …
Ingles Markets Reports Increased First Quarter Sales
Ingles Markets reported an overall increase in sales of 4.5% to $841.0 million for its first fiscal quarter. …
BJ’s Wholesale Club Scores With Food, Entertaining Ideas
BJ’s can help consumers throw an easy, inexpensive party — sure to please your wallet and score a touchdown with guests. …