The Retail Rundown: Valentine’s Day Brings Foodservice Gains 

The grocery segment received a boost from last weekend’s pro-football championship game, with strong movement at the meat case. According to Circana data, retail chicken wing sales ahead of the game reached about $8.7 million, up from $8.5 million the previous week. Pork ribs brought in nearly $7 million, rising from $6.7 million, while ground beef sales totaled approximately $76 million, compared to $74.7 million the prior week. 

Looking ahead, February is typically a slower month for retail and overall meat demand. However, Valentine’s... 

Love at First Bite! 7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company Offers BOGO for $1 Tacos on Valentine's Day

7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company® restaurant is celebrating Valentine's Day by offering a treat that will delight both taste buds and wallets. On February 14 only, customers can score a buy one, get one for $1 deal for Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos. Enjoy sizzling, savory bacon and hand-cracked eggs, all wrapped in a warm, fresh flour tortilla.* Whether you're treating yourself or sharing the love, who can resist...

Industry Leaders Prepare for its Next Big Marketing Moment- Valentine’s Day 

It seems like just yesterday we stowed away the holiday décor and swept up the last of the silver and gold tinsel, but retailers have swiftly pivoted to the next big marketing moment: Valentine’s Day—a day to, quite literally, put your money where your mouth is.

Just seven and a half weeks after Christmas, nearly 40% of those who celebrate Valentine’s spend on dinner out. But with disease outbreaks and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and costs, can consumers still afford a proper Valentine’s...

HORMEL® Pepperoni Is Spreading The Love This Valentine’s Day With  Heart-To-Heart Pizza Kits

The first come first serve kits feature the brand’s first-ever heart-shaped pepperonis and everything you need to satisfy a romantic’s taste for love

Roses are red, and pepperonis are too; this Valentine’s Day, the makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni are bringing dinner to you. For the first time ever, the makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni are releasing limited edition Heart-to-Heart kits, the ultimate at-home Valentine’s Day pizza kit with every ingredient needed to celebrate accordingly, featuring...

Say 'YES!' to an Onion Ring This Valentine's Day and Red Robin Will Replace It with a Diamond Ring

Love is in the air and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. wants to help one lucky pair of lovebirds pop the question on Valentine's Day. Red Robin invites burger-loving couples to get engaged with one of its fan-favorite golden onion rings for the chance to win a diamond engagement ring of choice, valued at up to $10,000, along with Red Robin's Towering Onion Rings® for the duration of their engagement*.

Diners willing to propose...