The Lempert Report
Fruit’s day in the sun
Mar 29, 2013
Who is America’s top snack maker? According to new research from the NPD Group, it’s Mother Nature!
Targeting $1.7B in unredeemed card value
Jan 28, 2013
Coinstar is testing Alula, a kiosk that gives shoppers an easy way to redeem their gift cards for cash.
Beef Steering Food Prices Higher Says Food Institute
Jan 21, 2013
The overall Consumer Price Index in November fell 0.5% from October
Young and educated shop in c-stores, often on impulse
Jan 11, 2013
Are convenience stores beginning to pick off the cream of the young U.S. adult generation, perhaps at the expense of supermarkets?
Candy, lately, isn’t just about fun
Jan 07, 2013
The candy category has always had the corner on fun and with Valentines Day a little over a month away, it’s time to start planning.
Mobile influence puts stores on defense
Jan 04, 2013
Welcome to 2013 – the year that mobile everything will change the food shopping experience.
Top 10 Food Trends for 2013: Trend #5
Dec 11, 2012
Lifestyle: Breakfast Becomes The Most Important Meal of the Day
Top 10 Food Trends for 2013: Trend #2
Dec 04, 2012
Health & Wellness: Snacking & Mini-Meals Take the Spotlight and We Discover the Correct Portion Size













