Did The Pandemic Launch An Indie Revival?
The novel coronavirus pandemic led to many changes in consumer habits, including a greater customer penchant for shopping from independent retailers....
Will 2-D Barcodes Add A New Dimension To Shopping?
GS1 US, the non-profit standards body in charge of barcodes, has announced an initiative called Sunrise 2027, which will replace the long-familiar UPC with a tw...
Will Wetzel’s Twisted Concept Stand Alone Among Food Competitors?
A new off-mall store concept, Twisted by Wetzel’s, aims to inject creativity and excitement into the Wetzel's product line and add a catchier look and feel to...
Restaurants Have Come Back in Boston. Why Not Retail Stores?
While office workers, tourists, construction workers and others have been filling Boston’s downtown across day parts for food, entertainment and opportunities...
Pepsi Brings Its Name Back Front And Center
PepsiCo unveiled its redesigned logo for its flagship soda line in late March, placing the brand name in the middle of the circle where everyone expects it to b...
Canada Plans to Comp Citizens For Inflated Grocery Costs
Inflation may be slowing globally, but customers are still getting hit hard by high prices on the grocery shelves....
H-E-B Connects Shoppers to Pet Care Pros
H-E-B now offers a way for them to get a head start on home-related tasks before they are even done shopping....
How Can Big Retailers Stay On Top Of The Secondhand Market?
The online thrift market is getting more heated as inflation drives customers to seek more deals, leading some to ask how major retailers will react to the new,...
Tech leaders want to hit pause on ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence experts and technology leaders in the hundreds of have signed an open letter calling for a pause on further......
FDA approves Narcan to be sold over the counter
The Food and Drug Administration has given approval for Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, to be sold over......
Adidas drops its opposition to Black Lives Matter use of stripes
Adidas has withdrawn its opposition to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s use of three yellow stripes on its merchandise.......
IHOP cutting limited time offering as its expands menu offerings
IHOP has revamped its menu across dayparts as it seeks to address the needs of its most important customers. The menu......
Pepsi debuts new logo ahead of 125th anniversary
Pepsi’s new logo pays homage to its heritage as the brand nears its 125th anniversary. The new logo replaces the existing......
Lululemon is confident in its prospects
Lululemon Athletica offered an outlook that was better than expected by analysts as the yoga-inspired retailer sees demand for its activewear......
Howard Schultz to testify about Starbucks’ labor practices at Senate hearing
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will appear today at a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee. Mr.......
GameStop’s digital push led it focus more on stores
Chewy founder and former CEO Ryan Cohen’s vision of turning GameStop into a digital juggernaut did not turn out as planned......
Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette to retire in February
Jeff Gennette will retire in February 2024 after nearly seven years leading Macy’s. He will be replaced by Tony Spring, CEO......
Are David’s Bridal and Ashley a Perfect Retailing Match?
David’s Bridal is partnering with furniture and home furnishings retailer Ashley to give a few lucky newlyweds every quarter a start on starting a home togeth...
Chipotle settles case and denies it closed store to bust union
Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay a total $240,000 in back pay to former workers who allege the chain closed their restaurant......
Union says Apple fired employees over organizing activity
The Communications Workers of America has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that Apple fired five workers for......