What People Prefer Over 2020 is Surprising

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s no secret that 2020 has been an extreme rollercoaster ride, and many are ready to say goodbye to one of the toughest years of the century. TGI Fridays®, the iconic restaurant brand known as the authority on delivering good food and good times, is saying TGI2021 and TGI-F2020 (which everyone wants to say) by introducing the Cluck-It-Bucket. While supplies last, from December 26, 2020 through January 12, 2021, TGI Fridays fans can celebrate the end of a dismal 2020 with fries and their favorite wings with their choice of tasty sauce for just $20.20. The Cluck-It…

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Candy Sales Are Up, But is That Halloween Related?

Reading Time: 2 minutesNew data from the National Confectioners Association shows that Halloween chocolate and candy sales are up this year. For the latest four weeks ending September 6 versus the same period in 2019, total Halloween chocolate & candy sales are up 13% – growth that is driven by Halloween chocolate, which is up 25.3%. The grocery channel is a key driver for the growth of Halloween chocolate and candy sales as consumer behaviors continue to evolve during the pandemic and more people shop at grocery stores more often. In the grocery channel alone,…

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Walt Disney World Resort Promises a Different Holiday Season in 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesA reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney resort hotels decked for the season. Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks at The Most Magical Place on Earth, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences. When night falls at Magic Kingdom Park, projection effects will transform Cinderella Castle with a kaleidoscope of designs, including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. The iconic castle will provide…

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Winter of the Great Divide? Which Side are You On?

Reading Time: 2 minutesWinter may be a few months away, but it’s front and center now as the Farmers’ Almanac releases its 2021 edition and its long-range winter weather forecast, which is dubbed “Winter of the Great Divide.” Because the Farmers’ Almanac is anticipating “cold and snowy conditions in the north, drought in the west, and everything crazy in between,” they’re asking, “which side are you on?” “Preparing people for the unexpected is more important than ever,” states editor Peter Geiger, Philom. “Our job as editors of the Farmers’ Almanac is to pass down valuable tips and advice to help our…

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