November 5, 2025
- McDonald’s has seen some success with its value-based pitch, according to analysts citing numbers the QSR chain released on Nov. 5. Stores that were open for at least a year reported an uptick of 3.6% in terms of sales, beating expectations of 3.51% growth (via FT).
- Walmart managed to capture 21% of all U.S. grocery spend for the 12-month period ending in September, according to Numerator’s latest data. Kroger, Costco, Albertsons, and Publix take the next spots, although none of these come close to Walmart’s share (via Chain Store Age).
- SHEIN is facing suspension from French lawmakers until it complies with that nation’s laws and regulations. “On the Prime Minister’s instructions, the government is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein for as long as necessary for the platform to demonstrate to the authorities that all of its content is finally in compliance with our laws and regulations,” the French finance ministry said in a statement (via Reuters).
- Bath & Body Works has made two executive appointments to its c-suite. Effective on Nov. 12, Maly Bernstein will be installed as chief commercial officer and Samantha Charleston as chief human resources officer (via Chain Store Age).
- Hooters is revamping its image and menu in a comeback effort helmed by founders and original investors Original Hooters LLC. “We’re not just acquiring restaurants – we’re taking back the Hooters name to show the world who we really are,” Hooters Inc. CEO Neil Kiefer said (via FOX Business).
- Stellantis is recalling 375,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee SUVs worldwide over concerns of potential battery failure. The company urged owners of affected vehicles to park their rides outside, following 19 reported incidents of fires tied to the fault (via CNN Business).