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McDonald’s and Burger King test consumers’ appetites for higher-end burgers

Article
Feb 26, 2026

McDonald’s Big Arch and Burger King’s Whopper refresh test consumers’ appetite for higher price points.

Younger consumers’ health focus creates opportunity for activewear brands

Younger consumers’ health focus creates opportunity for activewear brands

Article
Feb 26, 2026

They’re cutting back on alcohol and boosting gym spending, presenting an opportunity for activewear brands.

eBay layoffs signal tighter cost control amid strategic shifts

eBay layoffs signal tighter cost control amid strategic shifts

Article
Feb 26, 2026

Workforce reduction signals tighter discipline as it integrates Depop and leans on AI.

Gap’s loyalty revamp aims to make the program more rewarding

Gap’s loyalty revamp aims to make the program more rewarding

Article
Feb 25, 2026

New tiers and wide-ranging rewards aim to capture more apparel dollars and deepen customer engagement.

Prolonged housing slump forces home retailers to find their edge or fall behind

Prolonged housing slump forces home retailers to find their edge or fall behind

Article
Feb 25, 2026

Slow turnover and 6% mortgages force companies to cut costs and double down on differentiation.

TJX goes on offense as rivals struggle to keep pace

TJX goes on offense as rivals struggle to keep pace

Article
Feb 25, 2026

A strong value proposition, entertaining store experience, and expanding footprint position the retailer for continued share gains.

Uneven restaurant sales highlight rising expectations for service and vibe

Uneven restaurant sales highlight rising expectations for service and vibe

Article
Feb 25, 2026

Sales growth increasingly hinges on experience and service, not just pricing.

Shein defies regulatory headwinds as it pursues EU, US growth

Article
Feb 24, 2026

Regulatory heat rises, yet low prices and trendy products keep shoppers hooked and sales growing.

Shopify brings ChatGPT ads into its merchant ecosystem

Shopify brings ChatGPT ads into its merchant ecosystem

Article
Feb 24, 2026

The platform is introducing ChatGPT ads for merchants as it looks to become the go-to partner for agentic commerce.

Shoplifting cost UK retailers more than $550 million last year

Article
Feb 24, 2026

Theft and abuse drive security spending, which can add friction to the in-store experience.

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Sluggish DIY demand causes Home Depot sales to fall nearly 4% in Q4

Sluggish DIY demand causes Home Depot sales to fall nearly 4% in Q4

Article
Feb 24, 2026

B2B outpaces DIY as acquisitions and project tools offset soft housing demand.

Domino’s sharp focus on value enables it to eat into other pizza chains’ share

Article
Feb 23, 2026

Sharp pricing and steady innovation keep sales rising while its peers stall.

Loblaw doubles down on discount grocery as Canadian shoppers prioritize value

Loblaw doubles down on discount grocery as Canadian shoppers prioritize value

Article
Feb 23, 2026

Nearly half of its store openings this year will be for its value-oriented No Frills and Maxi banners.

Target leans on Levi’s to reclaim style credibility

Article
Feb 23, 2026

The retailer is betting on Levi’s brand heat to lure shoppers, while the denim company expects Target’s reach to support its lifestyle ambitions.

Tariff uncertainty lingers even after the Supreme Court’s ruling

Tariff uncertainty lingers even after the Supreme Court’s ruling

Article
Feb 23, 2026

Trump pivots to new duties, muting a hoped-for $13 billion retail lift and prolonging uncertainty.

Aritzia brings back iconic LA retailer Fred Segal

Article
Feb 20, 2026

The Canadian retailer will reopen the LA retailer’s iconic Melrose Place flagship as it leans on store openings to drive growth.

Industry KPIs: Discretionary categories led add-to-cart rates ahead of holidays

Industry KPIs: Discretionary categories led add-to-cart rates ahead of holidays

Article
Feb 20, 2026

However, getting shoppers to check out is more challenging as deal-hunting becomes the norm.

Reddit tests new AI-powered shopping search feature

Reddit tests new AI-powered shopping search feature

Article
Feb 20, 2026

AI search adds shoppable carousels to community threads, testing whether intent can turn into transactions.

Department stores can take a page from Nordstrom’s anniversary playbook

Article
Feb 19, 2026

In a deal-saturated market, differentiation is essential.

Ecommerce drives Walmart’s growth as delivery speeds rival Amazon

Article
Feb 19, 2026

Nearly 25% of US sales are now online, fueled by speed and scale

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