The Restaurant Industry 2.0 (The New Reality)
The pandemic disrupted virtually every business in dramatic ways. A year and a half ago, many businesses were wondering if they would survive at all. As some were forced to shut down due to lock downs, others (like Zoom) were experiencing unexpected opportunities for...
A Look Ahead for U.S. Convenience Stores
The Convenience Store Industry has been forced to change and innovate greatly in the last year and a half. The pandemic has driven c-stores to redefine “convenience” by adopting new technology and rethinking how best to serve their customer set. A study of c-store...
Tequila Sales Overtake Bourbon in the US
Tequila sales overtake bourbon and rum in the United States. Agave-based spirits now represent the third largest category of spirits, just behind vodka and whiskey in the U.S. Agave-based spirits grew a remarkable 20% in 2021 alone, outpacing the 10% growth of bourbon...
Perfect Storm Creates Dramatic Rise in Coffee Prices
Increased demand, drought and frost in Brazil and increased transportation costs have contributed to a dramatic increase in coffee prices over the last year. Unusually dry conditions last year and this year have reduced yields after a record harvest in 2020. On top of...
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