AI-driven surveillance pricing could be entering a period of governmental regulatory pushback. “Surveillance pricing is a minefield and the mines are exploding,” warned Crowell and Moring litigation attorney Joanna Forster (via Forbes).

After notching record revenue in 2025, Goodwill expects to open 100 more stores in 2026 as it anticipates another profitable year. ShopGoodwill.com did $450 million in gross merchandise value in 2025, also exhibiting strength for the company (via Modern Retail).

Closing out 2025, nearly 7.4 million square feet of retail space was absorbed in a signal of a healthy retail real estate situation. According to Newmark data, Q4 2025 saw stable retail space availability of 5.3%, indicating that despite mass closures, new players were interested in moving in (via Chain Store Age).

Yum Brands delivered mixed Q4 2025 results, missing on EPS ($1.73 adjusted against $1.77 anticipated) but earning a slight win on revenue ($2.51 billion versus $2.45 billion expected). Taco Bell stood out as a gem for Yum Brands, with same-store sales trending upward by 7% (via CNBC).

Nintendo maintained its forecast of moving 19 million Switch 2 consoles by the end of 2026. Further, concerning its fiscal Q3 ended Dec. 31, it delivered net profit of 159.93 billion yen against 147.3 billion yen anticipated, with revenue shooting up 86% YoY and profit up 24% (via CNBC).