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Coca-Cola spotlights QSR partners as restaurant traffic slows

Coca-Cola spotlights QSR partners as restaurant traffic slows

Article
Apr 02, 2026

The company’s latest campaign spotlights chains as dining demand cools.

QSR loyalty program members primarily want to save money, not perks

QSR loyalty program members primarily want to save money, not perks

Article
Apr 02, 2026

Most members join for discounts and freebies, not status perks—and value drives repeat visits.

Secondhand apparel sales set to outpace overall fashion growth over next 5 years

Secondhand apparel sales set to outpace overall fashion growth over next 5 years

Article
Apr 02, 2026

Cost pressures and changing buying habits among younger consumers accelerate resale adoption.

Starbucks boosts barista pay to improve service

Article
Apr 02, 2026

The company is offering cash bonuses and expanding tip opportunities to power its turnaround.

Nike’s turnaround hits a speed bump

Article
Apr 01, 2026

The brand faces numerous headwinds, including underperformance in China, war in the Middle East, and slowing athleisure sales.

Sustainable packaging can give brands an edge

Sustainable packaging can give brands an edge

Article
Apr 01, 2026

Three-quarters of consumers trust brands more when packaging appears eco-friendly.

Tax refunds power retail strength in February

Article
Apr 01, 2026

While sales rose 3.5% YoY, healthy gains mask looming pressure from gas prices and war.

McCormick strikes deal to acquire Unilever’s food business

Article
Mar 31, 2026

The tie-up promises scale, but integration and debt challenges could threaten success.

Retailers may need to add staff to improve customer experience

Article
Mar 31, 2026

Employees feel accountable for customer experience, but few say their brands consistently deliver on that promise.

Target limits liability as AI shopping assistants gain traction

Article
Mar 31, 2026

New terms shift liability to customers as Gemini integration nears.

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China probes US trade practices as tariff tensions mount

Article
Mar 30, 2026

Beijing’s probes ahead of Trump-Xi talks heighten uncertainty for retailers.

Coupons become essential as shoppers chase savings on everyday goods

Coupons become essential as shoppers chase savings on everyday goods

Article
Mar 30, 2026

As households feel squeezed, brands that make savings easy to find and use can wind repeated buys from today's flexible shoppers.

US buying power faces further shocks as war in Iran continues

Article
Mar 30, 2026

War-driven inflation set to hit US spending: Higher energy and grocery costs erode buying power across income levels.

Walmart launches ChatGPT app, powered by Sparky

Article
Mar 30, 2026

New app shifts checkout away from conversations after weak in-chat conversions.

AI tools increase sales and engagement for Macy's, Expedia, Lowe's, and others

AI tools increase sales and engagement for Macy's, Expedia, Lowe's, and others

Article
Mar 27, 2026

For brands, that means stronger customer experience and leaner operations could distinguish winners from laggards.

Action targets 100 US stores by 2030, but the discount market is already crowded

Article
Mar 27, 2026

The Dutch retailer plans to open 100 stores, betting on trade-down trends despite fierce dollar-store dominance.

Industry KPIs: Everyday purchases drove Q4 online conversions as discretionary categories lagged

Industry KPIs: Everyday purchases drove Q4 online conversions as discretionary categories lagged

Article
Mar 27, 2026

Routine categories led Q4 ecommerce conversions, signaling selective consumers and tougher sells for discretionary brands.

Lowe’s leans into personalization to boost conversions

Article
Mar 27, 2026

Personalized homepages and smarter recommendations aim to lift engagement and sales.

Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics face probe into marketing to minors

Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics face probe into marketing to minors

Article
Mar 27, 2026

Regulatory heat in Italy underscores the need for responsible youth marketing.

As financial pressures mount, USPS imposes its first fuel surcharge on packages

Article
Mar 26, 2026

A new 8% package fee risks compounding volume declines as Amazon reevaluates its shipping mix.

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