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CHICAGO — Consumers have become increasingly focused on the role food plays in their mental and physical health, according to new research from The NPD Group.

The market research firm said consumers initially grew to care more about their overall

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HERSHEY, PA. — Kristen Riggs has been promoted to president of salty snacks at Hershey Co.

Ms. Riggs has been with Hershey for more than 17 years, most recently as senior vice president and chief growth officer from January 2020

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LAS VEGAS — The 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show saw more than 1,100 exhibitors showcase their newest products Jan. 15-17 in Las Vegas. The $175 billion specialty food industry homes in on consumers looking for premium products, often made in

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One unfortunate consequence of the pandemic was that many workers became indebted. Now, they have trouble making ends meet while also paying their debts. But the pandemic also spurred the rise of many new small and midsize businesses, which could

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While price hikes for gas, furniture, electronics and clothes are slowing down after a long stretch of sharp gains, one costly item isn’t expected to get cheaper anytime soon: electricity.

Economists say consumers should expect their electric bills to continue

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When it comes to online shopping, search personalization is more important today than ever before. If in 2019 about 60% of shoppers expected to get personalized search results, in 2020 that number increased to 80%. A recent McKinsey report shows

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CHICAGO — Rising costs and economic setbacks haven’t been enough to deter strong consumer interest in snacking, according to Mondelez International, Inc.’s fourth annual State of Snacking report. The report, released Jan. 16, analyzed global consumer snacking habits and decisions.

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The B2B marketplace is more competitive than ever, with companies fighting for the attention of decision-makers who have limited time and high expectations. This is where B2B marketing agencies play a crucial role. These agencies specialize in strategies designed to …

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A former business partner of Hunter and James Bidenwho worked directly with them on a 2017 China energy deal, was never asked to testify to a Delaware grand jury investigating Hunter Biden, two sources familiar with the discussions tell

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WestJet is shutting down its budget airline, Swoop.

The company made the announcement in a news release Friday, noting that the ratification of its recent deal with its pilots allows it to integrate all of its staff at various airlines

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