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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

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,...

By Jake Calhoun

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...

By Jake Calhoun

April 4, 2024

Retail and Restaurant First Quarter Review

We have closed out the month of March and with it the first quarter has come to an end. It...

By Jake Calhoun

March 28, 2024

Breaking Into the U.S. Pure Fitness

Fitness is a popular choice for New Year’s resolutions. The goal of getting healthier is admirable and millions of Americans...

By Jake Calhoun