The Retail Rundown: Summer and Back-to-School Fuel Deli Demand
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As August approaches, consumers are eager to savor the last weeks of the summer season. With Labor Day weekend—the unofficial end of summer—just five weeks away, some retailers have already begun stocking up for the holiday.
In the meantime, back-to-school items, including snacks and sandwich ingredients, are beginning to appear in circulars. The deli counter is currently benefiting from summer activities as day-trippers make meals for picnics and various outings.
Last week, the lunchmeat sector generated nearly $26.8 million in total sales, up...
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