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Dollar General builds a rural delivery edge over Walmart and Amazon—and it’s taking their higher-income shoppers, too

Dollar General builds a rural delivery edge over Walmart and Amazon—and it’s taking their higher-income shoppers, too

John Williams  2026-05-20 16:35

Kim Kardashian’s Skims is now worth $5 billion after a massive $225 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs

Kim Kardashian’s Skims is now worth $5 billion after a massive $225 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs

David Williams  2026-05-17 11:11

Nike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history

Nike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history

Emily Jones  2026-05-16 11:53

Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump’s inauguration

Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump’s inauguration

Michael Jones  2026-05-16 11:25

Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s call off partnership, citing ‘unsustainable operating costs’ of $28.9 million

Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s call off partnership, citing ‘unsustainable operating costs’ of $28.9 million

Emily Johnson  2026-05-15 11:43

Hermès CEO says the booming Birkin resale market prevents the luxury brand from serving its ‘real customers’: ‘It doesn’t make me feel in a good mood’

Hermès CEO says the booming Birkin resale market prevents the luxury brand from serving its ‘real customers’: ‘It doesn’t make me feel in a good mood’

David Johnson  2026-05-14 11:51

Kraft Heinz to split in 2 after 10 years as one of the largest food companies in history

Kraft Heinz to split in 2 after 10 years as one of the largest food companies in history

Jennifer Davis  2026-05-13 11:35

Starbucks hops on the health craze with protein coffee weight-loss influencers had been concocting in its drive thru for months

Starbucks hops on the health craze with protein coffee weight-loss influencers had been concocting in its drive thru for months

Michael Miller  2026-05-12 18:32

Former Food Network star Paula Deen suddenly closes flagship Savannah restaurant

Former Food Network star Paula Deen suddenly closes flagship Savannah restaurant

Robert Davis  2026-05-10 18:54

Shoppers are underwhelmed by deals and crowds on Black Friday

Shoppers are underwhelmed by deals and crowds on Black Friday

Jennifer Johnson  2026-05-08 18:56

Trump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that’s 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year

Trump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that’s 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year

Sarah Jones  2026-05-07 18:58

McDonald’s slashes prices to win back lower-income customers, offering Extra Value Meals at 15% discounts

McDonald’s slashes prices to win back lower-income customers, offering Extra Value Meals at 15% discounts

Emily Davis  2026-05-05 11:27

Gen Alpha has surpassed $100 billion in spending power from side hustles and bankrolling parents—and Roblox and Nike are among the big winners

Gen Alpha has surpassed $100 billion in spending power from side hustles and bankrolling parents—and Roblox and Nike are among the big winners

Jennifer Miller  2026-05-03 18:44

Over 750,000 pressure washers recalled nationwide for tendency to create projectile hazards

Over 750,000 pressure washers recalled nationwide for tendency to create projectile hazards

David Johnson  2026-05-02 11:01

Keurig Dr Pepper, parent of Peet’s Coffee in $18 billion merger that essentially unwinds the marriage of hot and cold beverages from 2018

Keurig Dr Pepper, parent of Peet’s Coffee in $18 billion merger that essentially unwinds the marriage of hot and cold beverages from 2018

David Johnson  2026-05-01 18:20

General Motors’ EV sales rose 111%, reflecting an industry-wide push to beat Trump’s tax credit deadline

General Motors’ EV sales rose 111%, reflecting an industry-wide push to beat Trump’s tax credit deadline

Jennifer Miller  2026-04-30 11:33

Starbucks apologizes for $29.95 ‘Bearista’ chaos after many fans miss out and merch resells for up to $50,000 online

Starbucks apologizes for $29.95 ‘Bearista’ chaos after many fans miss out and merch resells for up to $50,000 online

Robert Jones  2026-04-29 11:45

Taylor Swift’s ‘amazing’ 8-carat engagement ring set Travis Kelce back $550,000, jewelry expert estimates

Taylor Swift’s ‘amazing’ 8-carat engagement ring set Travis Kelce back $550,000, jewelry expert estimates

David Miller  2026-04-27 18:48

Gen Z dreams of a ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ in a dollar store American economy

Gen Z dreams of a ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ in a dollar store American economy

John Jones  2026-04-27 11:43

Cracker Barrel’s first rebrand in nearly 50 years backfired. The company’s stock lost nearly $100 million after introducing a more minimalist look

Cracker Barrel’s first rebrand in nearly 50 years backfired. The company’s stock lost nearly $100 million after introducing a more minimalist look

Sarah Miller  2026-04-26 18:02

Beyond the scroll: how visual search is redefining the future of retail

Beyond the scroll: how visual search is redefining the future of retail

John Davis  2026-04-25 18:40

McDonald’s is launching an adult Happy Meal—and a new shake designed to go viral

McDonald’s is launching an adult Happy Meal—and a new shake designed to go viral

Jane Davis  2026-04-25 18:34

A Family Dollar store’s roof collapsed and killed a 68-year-old man two days after someone reported the building ‘slowly tilting’

A Family Dollar store’s roof collapsed and killed a 68-year-old man two days after someone reported the building ‘slowly tilting’

David Johnson  2026-04-21 18:10

Your Christmas tree may be pricier this year—but there are ways to get a deal

Your Christmas tree may be pricier this year—but there are ways to get a deal

Jennifer Johnson  2026-04-18 18:50

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut in August—if you’re wearing the right shoes

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut in August—if you’re wearing the right shoes

John Johnson  2026-04-14 11:31

Do you want some high-protein cold foam in your coffee? Starbucks backs new products to battle sagging same-store sales

Do you want some high-protein cold foam in your coffee? Starbucks backs new products to battle sagging same-store sales

Michael Jones  2026-04-13 11:23

Walmart, once ordered to ‘eat the tariffs,’ is giving employees a year-round 10% discount to help them eat

Walmart, once ordered to ‘eat the tariffs,’ is giving employees a year-round 10% discount to help them eat

Robert Jones  2026-04-13 11:05

New Jersey town sues American Dream Mall for selling clothes on Sunday under ‘blue law’ that dates back centuries

New Jersey town sues American Dream Mall for selling clothes on Sunday under ‘blue law’ that dates back centuries

Robert Smith  2026-04-12 18:24

Starbucks ends 6-year Gen Z experiment after finding proof that human connection is better

Starbucks ends 6-year Gen Z experiment after finding proof that human connection is better

John Davis  2026-04-11 11:47

Italy just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims

Italy just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims

Sarah Jones  2026-04-11 18:04