The shift signals a move from store-first to infrastructure-first retail.

The airlines are investing in premium seating, lounges, and loyalty programs to lock in top-tier customers.

The company expects a challenging operating environment due to geopolitical tensions and volatility.

Companies are cutting jobs to manage costs amid uneven demand and persistent margin pressure.

Service, exclusives, and smarter real estate strategies may help stabilize demand and differentiation.

Washington state lawmakers mull a crackdown on surveillance pricing, mirroring broader efforts to police the practice.

Brands with differentiated storytelling could attract investors despite cautious sentiment and pressured consumers.

The European budget carrier sees opportunity in offering cheap transatlantic flights, even as low-cost airlines struggle to survive.

A 4% fee puts pressure on merchants and could shift momentum to rivals like Google and Microsoft.

Higher frequency and broader usage suggest it is becoming a default behavior rather than a situational option.

Vinted moves to cash in on US consumers’ rising appetite for resale: The platform will spend millions to establish a foothold in the market.

Growing consumer restraint, severe weather, and income stress combine to delay discretionary purchases.

A free myDG Delivery offer is part of a bigger ecommerce and media play.

Rising costs and shaky demand force the CPGs to rethink pricing, innovation, and where to find growth.

Quick-service and casual dining chains are kicking off the year by leaning hard into affordability, rolling out value menus and tiered meal deals to win back price-sensitive customers. Brands like Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Red Robin are spotlighting lower-cost options and limited-time offers as sticker shock reshapes dining habits. The shift comes as consumers pull back: 44% of lower-income consumers are dining out less. Chains that can balance sharp pricing with traffic-driving offers may keep consumers coming, while those that can't risk losing relevance.

Sam’s Club and BJ’s aim to show that samples and screens drive sales.

Young shoppers, especially in China, drove better-than-expected Q3 sales—but sustaining the buzz won’t be easy.

The athleisure retailer pulled yet another line of leggings after complaints that they were too sheer.

The platform aims to woo more sellers by proving it can drive significant sales, in addition to viral trends.

They grew faster, expanded share, and hit record sales amid consumers’ rising focus on value.