In the final quarter of 2023, the outlook for wineries and brewers is positive, remaining consistent across the last six months. This according to US On Premise Impact Report from CGA by NIQ. Four in Five consumers visit three or…
Category: Holidays/Seasonal
Recalled, Fake Toys Still Sold Online
The 37th annual “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report by Denver-based US public Interest Research Group (PIRG) warned parents doing their holiday shopping to carefully examine any toys before they buy them because recalled and counterfeit toys are being sold…
Thanksgiving Dinners Back On After Pandemic Pause
ButcherBox, a subscriptions service focused on meats, recently conducted a study that revealed 32% of Americans expect their Thanksgiving gatherings to be larger this year than last. Nearly 30% of respondents said they will be hosting 10-19 people this year.…
Americans Views of Flags are Complicated
With Independence Day fast approaching, the red, white and blue stripes and stars are sure to be out and about. But Americans views of the flag snd patriotism are more complicated than ever. 60% of Americans report having a “very…
National Candy Month Celebrates Summer Fun with Americans’ Favorite Treats
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Candy Month, a month-long event that occurs each June to celebrate Americans’ favorite confectionery treats, their contributions to emotional well-being and the good times they bring to summer occasions. Confectionery enjoys a special place…
91% of Americans Plan to Share a Confectionary Treat with Some-BUNNY They Love This Easter Season
An overwhelming 91% of Americans plan to share their favorite confectionery treats with family, friends and other special people in their lives during the 2022 Easter season, this according to the National Confectioners Association. Additionally, more than 90% of Americans…
Kids’ Favorite Trick-Or-Treat Candies
If you’re looking to earn a reputation as the best trick-or-treating stop on Halloween, you’ll need to know which candies kids love to see and steer clear of ones that may send them screaming. But which are which? To discover…
Americans Aren’t Spooked by Halloween Spending
After many holiday celebrations and gatherings were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Americans are excited to safely get back to their favorite Halloween traditions in 2021, according to CIT Bank’s latest Halloween survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Expectations…
Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase 7-9%
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7% and 9% in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte’s retail and distribution practice projects that holiday sales will total $1.28 to $1.3 trillion during the November to January timeframe. Deloitte also…
Americans Spent $28 Billion on Gift Cards for Others, $11 Billion on Gift Cards For Themselves
The winter holidays are over, but America’s retail sector has likely only begun to see the full influx of shoppers wielding gift cards given to them as Christmas presents or for some other special occasion during 2016 (or 2015, or…