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Is the Hot Dog the Perfect Recession Food?
Published on May 13, 2009 - 8:01 am
People are spending less these days--on everything from vacations, to clothing to food. But some edibles are faring better than others. As the economy goes to the "dogs," hotdog sales are actually up. According to market research firm Information Resources, Inc., retail spending on hotdogs increased 2.5 percent in 2008. So WBEZ's Adriene Hill went to check out the "link" between the economy and hotdog sales. Read More.