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The Retail Rundown: Holiday Demand Patterns Reshape Protein Markets
October sparks a shift in the retail space as consumers move beyond grilling toward heartier meals. The seasonal transition creates opportunities for retailers to promote roasts, ground beef, pork shoulder, and other cuts used in soups, chili, and other comfort-food applications.
With October also serving as National Pork Month, promotional activity is picking up steam. USDA’s latest Weekly Grocery Store Pork Feature Activity report shows the national pork feature rate at 92.3%, up about ten points from the previous week.
Circana reported advertised prices of $2.22/lb. for pork...
Wendy’s Brings Back Boo! Books, Adds New Frosty Frights for Halloween
Wendy’s is preparing for spooky season with the return of a familiar fundraising promotion and a new round of Kids’ Meal collectibles, giving operators another seasonal hook for family traffic.
The chain’s Boo! Books fundraiser is now available at participating US restaurants. For $1, each coupon book includes five free Jr. Frosty coupons and one $1.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase coupon. Wendy’s said 90 cents from every Boo! Books purchase will support the Dave Thomas Foundation for
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