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By Joel Malkin Dec 30, 2020 Its no surprise that Floridians are spending less at restaurants now than before the pandemic. New research from Zenreach and Top Data shows estimated sales were down 11 percent in December compared to January of this year. Zenreach CEO John Kelly says that even though the state has reopened, the financially devastated tourism industry has led to less spending at Floridas restaurants. As bad as Floridas eateries have been hit, the damage pales in comparison to...

Restaurant Spending Holds Steady, Varies By State Overall restaurant spending in the U.S. is only down one percent from where it was in January 2020, according to research from Top Data and Zenreach, reports The Spoon. However, spending does vary from state to state, with Washington, Utah, and South Dakota spending more and Idaho, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and California spending less. How spending will change over the next few months will depend on both the vaccine and restaurants establis...

Local business reports shipping issues since October Stef and Becs Boutique deal with shipment errors Local business reports shipping issues since October and last updated 2020-12-23 12:52:59-05 KINGSVILLE, Texas — A recent survey from Top Data shows 73 % of people said they are shopping more online than they were before the pandemic. In a press release, UPS said its "running one of the most successful peak holiday shipping seasons ever." But one small, local business said its having tro...

The 6 Types of Data Everybody Should Know to Avoid Confusion Share Article Everybody tosses the word “data,” but few actually know what it actually means and does. MountainTop Data CEO Sky Cassidy explains the 6 different kinds of data everyone should know something about in order to avoid confusion. People don’t have to be data scientists to talk about data. In fact, the people you speak with the most will probably understand you better when using practical terms. Simply put data is fact...

There have been reports of a cookie shortage on the horizon and that’s got kids worried about what will be left for Santa Claus. “I saw the story, too,” said Susan Muer, owner of Johnny B’s Cookies in St. Clair Shores referring to an article by Today. In it, Pepperidge Farms was warning customers some of its popular holiday cookies might not be available due to the overwhelming demand for cookies during the pandemic. “It is true – we’ve been busier than ever �...

Data Privacy: Balancing Customer Protection with Quality Web Experiences Share Article Does data privacy even matter anymore? There are conflicting reports detailing how data privacy works, when its safeguards fail, and what to expect in the future. In this taxing time, Sky Cassidy, CEO of MountainTop Data, says there needs to be a middle ground, where consumers trust providers to use their data responsibly, and marketers employ cleaner user data to create better online experiences. There’s a...

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays By Catherine Park FILE - The Campbell Soup Co. brand Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies are seen on a supermarket shelf. Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic. In an emailed statement to FOX TV Stations, the company has been dealing with “supply challenges due to the sustained demand and...

COVID-19 created a cookie craze, and Campbell Soup Co., the maker of Pepperidge Farm cookies, can't keep up, but we're laughing about this all the way to our favorite bakery!

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We cant write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes.  All I want for Christmas is Mariahs Cookies Mariah Carey has been inextricably linked to Christmas since her 1994 hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You.” And if all you really want for Christmas are cookies bearing the ...

As if 2020 hasn't been hard enough on everyone, there is another shortage to worry about this year and it is not so sweet!