Study says mobile searches for restaurants convert to food orders 90 percent of the time
Study says mobile searches for restaurants convert to food orders 90 percent of the time. Full story.
Alliance to Save Energy honors Kroger with highest award
Kroger, which has cut energy use 32% since 2000, was recognized by the Alliance to Save Energy with its top award, the Galaxy Star of Energy Efficiency. "This is a real tribute to Kroger's 339,000 associates who bring our energy-saving…
Millennials Account for 1 in 5 Adults Living in Affluent Households
The majority of American "Affluents" (adults who live in households with at least $100,000 in annual household income) are Millennials and Generation Xers, per results from an Ipsos MediaCT study released in September. Specifically, one-third belong to Gen X (31-47),…
FDA delays Food Safety Modernization Act Registration Process
On September 28, the Food and Drug Administration announced that due to the complex clearance and implementation process they were unequipped to implement the food facility biennial registration procedure mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that was set…
Consumers plan to price shop online during holidays, survey finds
Among holiday shoppers, 88% plan to research prices online before purchasing, according to a survey by PriceGrabber. As for factors influencing the buying decision, 77% of shoppers cited free shipping, 74% said price cuts, 55% noted coupons and 44% mentioned…
Study finds higher satisfaction with bricks-and-mortar pharmacies
A study by J.D. Power and Associates found that satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies is 22 points lower than satisfaction with physical pharmacies. "The erosion in customer satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies may foretell challenges to their business model, as prior to…
September consumer confidence jumps to 7-month high
U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month to the highest level since February, bolstered by a brighter hiring outlook. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 70.3. That’s up from 61.3 in August, which was revised…
Swipe Reform Saving Up to $18 Million/Day
Analysts say Swipe Fee Reform Saving Up to $18 Million/Day. Retailers finding a variety of ways to pass the value along to their customers. WASHINGTON, September 26, 2012 – With the first anniversary of debit card swipe fee reform approaching…