The Retail Rundown: Arctic Blast Supports Egg Demand While Seafood Leads Ads
Seafood continues to lead the retail protein category for the fourth consecutive week, accounting for 29% of all featured advertisements. Beef comes in second with 25%, while pork and chicken are tied at 20% each.
Arctic air across much of the country and an unusual winter storm in the South have influenced product movement and demand this week. Expana reports that the frigid conditions have boosted egg demand as consumers stock up on essentials.
Wholesale egg prices have ascended to a fresh all-time high, with Expana’s Midwest large quotation at...
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