Land of 10,000 Lakes Minnesota is a land of contrasts. Here you can follow the secluded canoe trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or have a houseboat adventure in Voyageurs National Park. There are Northwoods golf and spa resorts and more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined and the state also claims world class cities with internationally…
The two biggest retailers in the world, Walmart and Amazon, are speculated to be in advance talks with Flipkart around a possible acquisition of a majority stake in India’s leading online retailer. While such rumors have floated repeatedly in the last couple of years, Mint reports that Walmart has already completed due diligence procedures and is hoping to acquire…
Health, wellness, and specialty products are driving a disproportionate number of sales in the nearly $90 billion snack industry, with such items accounting for 20 percent of products and 70 percent of dollar sales growth, said Molly Hjelm, vice president of marketing for SPINS at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday. “Consumers are really looking…
Organic sales in the U.S. totaled a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017, up 6.4 percent from the previous year, according to the Organic Trade Association. The organic food market hit $45.2 billion in sales, also breaking through to a new record for an increase of 6.4 percent, while sales of organic non-food products…
The Hawkeye State Iowa is a land overflowing with genuine hospitality, historic sites, sophisticated cities, beautiful rolling countryside and four seasons of nature at its very best. The mighty Mississippi River on Iowa’s eastern edge provides opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing and bald eagle watching. The Great River Road National Scenic Byway, one of the most famous and…
Members of Generation Z actively participate in their family’s grocery shopping, according to a study by IRI in partnership with The Family Room LLC. The study found that 47 percent of older Gen Z consumers, aged 18 to 21, participate in their household’s grocery shopping, as parents say their Gen Z kids influence what they…
Η διείσδυση των γαλακτοκομικών προϊόντων στα αμερικανικά νοικοκυριά αγγίζει το 97,7%, με τον μέσο όρο των νοικοκυριών να αγοράζει γαλακτοκομικά προϊόντα 44 φορές το χρόνο. Σύμφωνα με έρευνα της Nielsen AOC, οι συνολικές πωλήσεις σε αυτόν τον τομέα ήταν $67,2 δις για το έτος Αύγουστος 2016-Αύγουστος 2017, παρουσιάζοντας μείωση 3,6% σε χρηματική αξία και 2,5%…
If you’re in the retail real estate business, there are likely two words you’ve heard incessantly over the past year: “dining” and “entertainment.” But while they are certainly buzzy terms at this point, they are not in the same league as the most dreaded buzz word of all. Food and entertainment options, in various forms, are actively being…
The Green Mountain State Vermont is defined, naturally, by its distinct seasons, classic villages, picturesque mountain landscapes, and its friendly people. With an abundance of recreation opportunities, cultural explorations, historical sites, culinary treats, agricultural heritage, and plenty of time and space to relax, Vermont is truly a special place. Take up the invitation to discover…
