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May 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association released its most recent monthly report on the outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry, revealing growth in its Restaurant Performance Index (RPI). ...read more
April 18, 2012
A Texas judge has announced his intentions to side with Southwest Royalties, Inc.,a drilling company, in a civil case against the state comptroller involving sales tax payments on the equipment used to excavate oil and natural gas. ...read more
April 12, 2012
Soft drinks and carbonated beverages have been a significant driver of restaurant profits for decades, but a recent report shows consumers now eschew these beverages in favor of non-traditional drinks. ...read more
Oil and Gas Industry News
April 4, 2012
The term "Digital Oilfield" has grown in use throughout the industry as the result of increasing investments in technology and software designed to help businesses manage oilfield data. ...read more
April 1, 2012
A new survey shows more businesses in the oilfield services industry are in the market for IT initiatives - such as ERP software - that will improve operational efficiency and productivity. ...read more
Distribution Industry News
April 10, 2012
Global shipping giant FedEx will upgrade to a new electronic shipping solution on May 31st, ceasing functionality of its FedEx Ship Manager API and FedEx Ship Manager Direct applications. ...read more
April 3, 2012
Many distributors strive to increase inventory turns and reduce overall supply levels to lower expenses and grow profit margins, and a new report says many are on the right track, but how. ...read more
Restaurant Industry News
April 3, 2012
Food services and drinking places reported a gain of 36,900 new jobs in March, 2012. The industry has also rebounded well since a low point during the recession, adding 563,000 new positions since February 2010. ...read more
April 2, 2012
As a piece in Restaurant Owner points out, shopping around for distributors may not work well for restaurants that wish to lower their food costs. ...read more
Retail Industry News
February 23, 2012
February retail sales up 0.9 percent from those observed at the beginning of the month. ...read more
February 16, 2012
On February 15, the National Retail Federation Foundation and KPMG, a global network of firms providing consulting, audit and tax services, released a new report entitled "Retail Horizons: Benchmarks for 2011, Forecasts for 2012." ...read more
