July 16, 2015

The Sampler Effect

As fast casual restaurants continue to take over the foodservice industry, casual dining concepts are considering new ways to get...

By Loren McCollom

July 15, 2015

Lululemon Has Some New Competition

Kate Hudson is giving women another reason to want to workout. Launched in 2013, her clothing line, Fabletics, is a...

By Rebecca Ewing

July 15, 2015

Apparel, Accessories, and Athletes

A new Apricot Lane Boutique recently opened at Westshore Plaza in Tampa, FL. Apricot Lane Boutiques offer women’s apparel, shoes,...

By Natasha Perry

July 14, 2015

Oasis24Seven

It’s a convenience store… It’s a vending machine… It’s a standalone grocery store that offers on-demand groceries! The Oasis24Seven is...

By Loren McCollom

July 13, 2015

Whole Foods is Under Scrutiny Yet Again

This month reports surfaced claiming that there is an actual reason Whole Foods prices are so high: the retailer was...

By Rebecca Ewing

July 1, 2015

Dollar Store Price War?

The term dollar store implies more than just a significant location at which to expect a deep discount.  This brand...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 12, 2015

CVS/pharmacy y mas

CVS Health is rebranding some of its stores in select markets to be more Hispanic-focused. The 12 new and remodeled...

By Natasha Perry

June 11, 2015

When the Floors Came Tumbling Down

Lumber Liquidators has led an almost charmed, legendary life since its inception just over two decades ago.  In fact, Tom...

By Arthur Rosenberg

June 11, 2015

Not So Fast Jimmy John's!

To this day, I can remember the excitement I felt while filling out paperwork for my first job during my...

By Loren McCollom

June 10, 2015

Daily Table: The New Not-For-Profit Grocery Store

“At Daily Table we believe that delicious, wholesome and affordable food should be available to all. We are on a...

By Rebecca Ewing

June 10, 2015

L Brands' Half Century Man

Although you may not be familiar with the company L Brands, you are certainly familiar with its brands: Victoria’s Secret,...

By Natasha Perry

June 9, 2015

SmartBar USA

At this year’s National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, I was able to experience the restaurant industry on a whole...

By Loren McCollom