As a kid, back in the 1980s, my family did its grocery shopping at the Star Market in our town. That wasn’t as much…
Shoplifting numbers, who’s stealing, and why they’re stealing have become hot-button talk-show topics, so it’s no surprise that retailers have reported an increase in…
A decline in public consumption of alcoholic drinks has been a major factor in declining revenue in the beer, wine, and spirits sectors, leading…
When beef prices climb, a restaurant like Chili’s or Applebee’s can advertise chicken specials, and find ways to entice customers to order more affordable…
After closing more than two dozen restaurants over the past year, Panera Bread is overhauling its business with menu innovation, restaurant upgrades, and new…
Rewind six years back to 2020, and Crumbl was riding a seemingly invincible viral wave. Thanks to TikTok users posting weekly reviews of the…
The American mall is not disappearing as many would assume. However, a structural change is happening, and now yet another popular chain is trying…
Starbucks has found the perfect mix of digital and human ordering. You can use the company’s app to place your complicated order and know…
Every consumer technology gets a reputation before it gets a rulebook. The camera phone was a toy until it turned up as a courtroom…