Restaurant operators are navigating higher costs and changing consumer spending habits, making it increasingly important to find ways to attract customers and maintain traffic. Prices for food at home increased 2.2% over the 12 months ending August 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Restaurant prices have also continued to rise, with food away from
Drive through almost any American suburb, and you will spot it: a shuttered Walgreens with a handwritten sign in the window telling customers their prescriptions moved down the road. More often than not, that road leads to a CVS. This pattern is playing out in strip malls across the country, quietly reshaping who controls the
After closing dozens of stores and shutting down two brands, a major jewelry retailer is continuing to shrink its footprint, with dozens more locations expected to close in the coming months. The latest closures are part of a broader turnaround as the company reshapes its store base, consolidates smaller brands, and shifts resources toward its
Rival sports leagues that try to encroach on long-established leagues often fail in their attempts to succeed. The National Football League, established in 1920, has faced challenges from several competing leagues that failed, including the All-America Football Conference, which lasted four seasons before folding after their 1949 season. The World Football League’s attempt to compete
Comcast Chief Financial Officer Jason Armstrong is issuing a stern warning about broadband pricing and the company’s future performance as it continues to lose a significant number of customers. In 2025, Comcast, which operates broadband service under the name Xfinity, lost over 700,000 internet customers after raising Xfinity prices and restricting its autopay discount. The
Becoming a global powerhouse is extremely difficult, and not many retailers manage to conquer such different markets around the world. Its success in one market doesn’t guarantee performance in another, as consumers behave differently. That’s why, oftentimes, brands make some changes when entering new countries, as they adapt to different economic and cultural environments.
Grocery prices aren’t coming down anytime soon — but your bill can. In this episode, we sit down with Kristin McGrath, Senior Editor at The Krazy Coupon Lady, to break down exactly how everyday shoppers are slashing their grocery bills using a simple stacking strategy — combining store sales, manufacturer coupons, and cashback apps like
Americans love a treasure hunt, at least when it comes to clothes. Retailers such as Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, and other similar chains have been growth stories, while many other retailers have struggled. That might be because consumers actually seem to enjoy shopping at stores that use a treasure-hunt model. “Dwell times
As a consumer, you may not know the connection, but PepsiCo, through its Frito-Lay brand, dominates the salty-snack market. That number was estimated at 62% of the total market, according to an SEC filing from Utz Brands, a rival salty-snacks brand. It’s a market that has been growing, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta shared during his
If you own a dog or a cat, you almost certainly have a Chewy box somewhere in your house. Chewy has spent years building a loyal, subscription-driven customer base of pet owners who buy food, medicine, and supplies automatically, month after month. You might be that loyal customer. But the problem right now is that