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.

November 16, 2023

Rumor Has It: The Bill Comes Due for Restaurants

As the end of the year draws near, all eyes are on retail and the boom or bust of Black...

November 9, 2023

Tech Trends: Cyber Black Friday

Black Friday is almost upon us, and tech is set to be a hot item once again; however, it won’t...

November 2, 2023

Vs Goliath: Taco John’s vs Taco Bell

Mexican cuisine became popular in the 1920’s and has continued to balloon in variety and availability and can be found...

October 26, 2023

Through The Years: The 1990’s and Y2K

The 1990’s were a crossroads for most retailers and restaurants. The decade was a bridge between the previous period of...

October 19, 2023

Rumor Has It Consolidation is King

It has always been difficult for small businesses to get a foothold against their larger counterparts. Small companies have to...

October 16, 2023

Breaking News: Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy

Rite Aid has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As of June 3rd this year, the company had $8.60 billion...

October 13, 2023

Breaking News: Amazon Ushers in an Early Black Friday with Big Deal Days

Seeing ads for an Amazon Prime Day has probably caused people to double check their calendar, yet for the third...

October 12, 2023

Tech Trends: FTC Cracks Down on Junk Fees

When making a purchase, most customers skip to the total to determine if what they are buying is worth it....

October 5, 2023

Vs Goliath: Jersey Mike’s Subs vs Subway

Initially marketed as a healthier fast-food alternative, submarine sandwich chains have become fast-food behemoths with their own competitive hierarchy. At...

September 28, 2023

Through the Years: The 1980’s and a New Individuality

The 1980’s was a decade of great change for the U.S. and the retail companies that inhabited it. Counterculture was...

September 21, 2023

Rumor Has It: Return at Your Own Risk

With the holidays fast approaching, all eyes are fixating on Black Friday and the chance for record setting revenue. The...

September 15, 2023

Top 10 Retailers to Watch

Need to know which retailers are the fastest growing in order to prioritize your marketing efforts? Below is a list...

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