November 22, 2021

Breaking News: Franchise Group, Inc. Acquires W.S. Badcock Corp.

W.S. Badcock Corp. has been acquired by Franchise Group, Inc. for $580 million in an all cash transaction. The new...

By Jake Calhoun

November 18, 2021

Dealing with Black Friday Deals

Black Friday is here! Technically it doesn’t arrive until the day after Thanksgiving; however, the abundance of deals that have...

By Jake Calhoun

November 11, 2021

Out of Service: Local Mandates Strain Recovering Restaurants

The foodservice industry has dealt with blow after blow since the pandemic began and there is a new challenge that...

By Jake Calhoun

November 4, 2021

No Turkeys, No Toys, No Problem

Black Friday has always followed Thanksgiving and this year they may have something else in common. Both days will be...

By Jake Calhoun

October 28, 2021

Ghosts of Retail Past

No brand lasts forever. As time passes retailers come and go; however, sometimes we see a ghost. It’s a pop-up...

By Jake Calhoun

October 21, 2021

Early Bird Meets the Demand

Consumer demand for everything from household goods to the hottest holiday gifts is through the roof this year; however, the...

By Jake Calhoun

October 14, 2021

2021: The Story So Far

The end of the year is closing in and the best chance to gain revenue is almost here. Despite the...

By Jake Calhoun

October 7, 2021

Supplying the Demand

The final quarter of the year has begun and the stage is set for a boom or a bust. 2021...

By Jake Calhoun

September 23, 2021

From Bankruptcy to the Stock Exchange

The idea that traditional retail is dead seems to pop up every year; however, it never seems to come to...

By Jake Calhoun

September 16, 2021

A Publicly Traded Recovery

The pandemic has created a time of reflection and change for a majority of companies. Of all the innovations and...

By Jake Calhoun

September 9, 2021

A Ghost in the Kitchen

Ghost kitchens have seen an explosion in popularity over the last two years. The idea of delivery only kitchens was...

By Jake Calhoun

September 2, 2021

A Referendum on the Future

Consumer sentiment can be difficult to predict, and it often leaves companies waiting with baited breath. The events of this...

By Jake Calhoun