Kodak is seeing some positive results under the guidance of turnaround expert Jim Continenza as the company tries to execute a revitalization effort. Renewed interest in shooting on Kodak film, along with a broader nostalgia among younger consumers, is bolstering the company’s bottom line (via CNBC).

David’s Bridal has launched end-to-end purchasing capabilities through both ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot AI frameworks. “Consumers are moving from traditional search to AI-driven discovery at an extraordinary pace, and increasingly expect to complete their purchase in that same moment. By bringing our assortment directly into these ecosystems, we’re ensuring David’s is a driving force behind the next era of retail,” said CEO Kelly Cook (via Access Newswire).

Church’s and Texas Chicken will be making inroads into the Chinese market, slated to open a first restaurant in Shanghai this summer. There is a larger plan to open ~600 locations across China in the years to come, facilitated by a partnership with local operator Deke Shengtang (via Chain Store Age).

McDonald’s is beefing up the beverage options on its menu, with energy drinks and crafted sodas on the horizon. A Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, a Dirty Dr Pepper and a Mango Pineapple Refresher are headed to restaurants in the coming weeks (via MSN).

Mattel is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its American Girl product line by reintroducing its Historical Characters. Some of the characters making a return include Addy Walker, Felicity Merriman, Josefina Montoya, Kirsten Larson, Kaya, Kit Kittredge, Molly McIntire and Samantha Parkington (via Forbes).