Foodservice Retail Sales Were Slightly Lower In October

Eating and drinking place sales fell slightly to $65.3 billion in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s advance monthly retail sales report, from $65.5 billion in September. The Bureau revised the September sales total up somewhat; it was a record. Sales are seasonally adjusted. On a year-to-date basis, sales are 4.2% higher. Grocery store…