Jake Calhoun

Jake Calhoun

Jake was born in Anaheim, CA and raised in Tampa, FL. He received his B.A. in History from the University of South Florida. Jake comes to us with a background in Research and a passion for data analytics. When not working, his hobbies include reading, writing, and cooking.

June 13, 2024

Making Waves: Black Friday in the Summer?

Black Friday advertisements have already begun to seep into ad spaces, and it is only the beginning of what is...

June 6, 2024

Vs. Goliath: Swig vs CosMc’s

The restaurant industry has been struggling to get customers through the door for well over a year now and famous...

May 30, 2024

Entering the U.S.: Pop Mart Has a Surprise in Store

Toy stores have been struggling for several decades in the U.S. When Toys “R” Us went down, it felt like...

May 23, 2024

NRA Show 2024: Foodservice AI Has No Limits

It is a pivotal time for the restaurant industry. Higher prices have driven customers away and operators are rushing to...

May 22, 2024

Breaking News: Retailers and Restaurants Cutting Prices Amid Slow Traffic

The price of goods has been on the rise for years and it was apparent that constant increases were not...

May 16, 2024

Making Waves: Consumers Finally Balk at Price Increases

Store closures, bankruptcy filings, and scrambling price adjustments are indicators that all is not well for major retail and restaurant...

May 9, 2024

Vs Goliath: Smalls Sliders vs White Castle

The cheeseburger is one of the most popular food items in America. From fast-food to fine dining, burgers are a...

May 3, 2024

Trailblazers: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we will be spotlighting executives that have made their mark...

April 25, 2024

Breaking Into the U.S.: WHSmith

There was a time when bookstores looked like they could be a bygone relic in the digital age. These stores...

April 22, 2024

Trailblazers: Earth Day and Sustainability Leaders

Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970 and the conservation of the planet has never been stronger in the cultural...

April 19, 2024

Troublemakers: Is California’s Fast ACT making an impact?

We are a little over two weeks into the implementation of AB 1228, otherwise known as the California Fast Act,...

April 12, 2024

Vs Goliath: Jeni’s vs Cold Stone

Spring is in full swing, and the summer is fast approaching, meaning the weather is warming and people are more...

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