When you visit a major grocery store or gas station, you expect it to carry all the major brands. It’s not uncommon for a favorite flavor or size to be out of stock, but if you went to your local Publix, Wawa, or 7-Eleven and found no Pepsi products or shelves that simply no longer
Headlines highlighting large retailers closing hundreds of stores frequently grab massive attention. However, sometimes beneath the flashy titles lies a story of a strategic store optimization that is yielding strong results. That is the case of a 44-year-old iconic mall retailer, which, after 40 quiet closings, is projecting a return to profitability. And while industry
A major discount retailer is closing several stores across the U.S. this year, but the moves don’t necessarily signal a broader retreat. The company has been evaluating which locations make sense for its evolving retail strategy as it looks at smaller store formats and new opportunities in markets where other retailers have pulled back. Founded
With aviation already an often prohibitively costly industry for individual players without major backing, several smaller and charter carriers did not survive the spike in jet fuel prices that came at the start of 2026 following the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran. Major recent news in this space includes the collapse of Spirit Airlines and the
Target has spent years building out its fashion and homewares departments, turning itself into a go-to spot for the trendy consumer. But there’s one area where it’s struggled to get a foothold: grocery. Unlike Walmart, its nearest competitor in the big-box space, grocery accounts for a relatively small share of Target’s overall sales. Food and
When you live in South Florida, as I do, the only holidays that feels right are Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Warm weather Halloween and Thanksgiving lack the turning leaves, orange pumpkins, and other hallmarks of those day to someone who grew up in Massachusetts. Christmas, however, seems the most out of
Ulta Beauty has recently faced backlash from customers over a store policy aimed at boosting safety and security, as the criticism continues to intensify. In 2025, Ulta Beauty partnered with Flock Safety to deploy automated license plate-reading cameras powered by artificial intelligence in some of its stores. According to a recent report from Retail Dive,
While rivals remain wary of slowing consumer demand, Walmart just keeps growing amid a challenging macro environment. The retail giant posted another strong quarter in August, and the numbers tell a clear story. Shoppers are choosing Walmart (WMT), and they are not just buying groceries anymore. Behind the scenes, Walmart is turning itself into something
A major shift in the specialty retail landscape has left valuable market share up for grabs, and Michaels is moving quickly to capture it. The arts and crafts retailer has been expanding into categories once dominated by two competitors that have exited the retail market, using new products, dedicated shop-in-shop concepts, and events to attract
Starbucks is giving customers more reasons to stop by this fall as it continues to reshape its menu and refresh the brand. The coffee giant has spent much of the past year simplifying its offerings, adjusting its approach to customization, and introducing new ways to bring customers back into its stores. Now, it is adding