Walmart has a reputation for offering a wide range of products at low prices. It isn’t necessarily known for having the best customer service and shopping experience. But the company is taking steps to change that. Walmart is using technology to improve the shopping experience, boost sales, and make its stores more efficient. The retail
One would think that with all the pressure on Americans’ finances due to higher gas prices and stubborn inflation that the 2026 holiday season might not be the most merry for many households. But the latest customer data from Bank of America accounts suggests that this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Analysts at
Wendy’s is fighting to keep some restaurants open as one of the largest franchisees seeks to close underperforming locations during bankruptcy proceedings. The dispute highlights a growing rift between the fast-food chain and Meritage Hospitality Group, which is restructuring its finances while facing a claim from Wendy’s for more than $146 million in past-due royalties
Bank of America visited major retailers and found that low prices are only part of the battle for shoppers. If you walk into a Walmart, Target, or Dollar General today, you might notice something different. For instance, at Walmart, a shelf label can now flash to help you find an item. Dollar General is expanding
Ross Stores, which also owns dd’s Discounts, has recently debuted in a new market as it expands its store footprint. The move comes as it continues to build momentum with shoppers. In the second quarter of 2026, the off-price retailer’s comparable store sales climbed 10% year over year, while its operating profit rose nearly 73%,
Outback Steakhouse used to be a regular weekday restaurant stop for us. It wasn’t a date-night option or a meal for a special occasion, but it was reliable, affordable, and a pretty decent choice. But over the past few years, quality has slowly slipped. It wasn’t one thing, but after a few visits where the
When you think of your typical Costco member, you probably picture someone like me — a frazzled, sweatpants-clad suburban mom with unbrushed hair whose cart is loaded with snacks, eggs, milk, and more tissue boxes than she can count. But it’s not just hot-mess moms you’ll see roaming the warehouse club aisles these days. Costco
Verizon is addressing customer pushback over an application it submitted to the Federal Communications Commission in August seeking approval to retire traditional copper landline phone service in parts of nine states. The carrier said it wants to discontinue the service because its copper infrastructure is outdated, costly, “too slow to meet modern needs,” and “vulnerable
McDonald’s (MCD) operates about 13,800 restaurants across the United States, and the company just announced a plan to overhaul thousands of them. On September 23, during its Investor Day, McDonald’s detailed its broader growth strategy called McDonald’s > NEXT. The strategy is built on four pillars: Menu > NEXT (new food and drinks) Consumer >
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers as Americans start to gear up for the holiday season by increasing their credit and debit card payments to purchase gifts, food and trips ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But while purchasing that new video game console or paying for a family holiday