Foodservice Retail Sales Rose 5% In July But Are Still $13 Billion Short Of Pre-Covid Monthly Levels

Sales at foodservice and drinking places rose 5% in July, according to retail sales data from the US Census Bureau, as the reopening of bars and restaurants continued during the month. But the monthly sales of $52.5 billion in July remains $13 billion shy of monthly sales in January and February this year. Bars and…