Consumer & Retail

The retirement of 25-year veteran Tracy Skeans prompts Yum! Brands to split its COO role, creating a Chief Scale Officer to drive tech and global growth.

The refrigerated section is no longer just for basics. It's a hub for innovation where protein, convenience, and global flavors are reshaping our diets.

BMO replaces the iconic AIR MILES with Blue Rewards, a bold strategic play targeting everyday spending to challenge rivals in Canada's fierce loyalty wars.

With a $20M investment and a Jolly Rancher partnership, Ryl Tea is leading a 'Modern Tea' movement, challenging legacy brands by catering to a new generation.

CEO Oliver Graham heads to a key conference. With strong profits but soft volumes, Ardagh Metal Packaging must prove its strategy in a shifting global market.

A new partnership between Volpi Foods and Blaze Pizza signals a major shift, as ethical sourcing and artisanal quality become key drivers in fast-casual dining.

Shake Shack's lowered guidance reveals a consumer trading down from premium burgers, a worrying sign for the entire fast-casual industry's health.

A new partnership is democratizing science for wellness brands, making it faster and cheaper to prove their final products work and earn customer trust.

A new partnership embeds America's largest audio library into LG TVs, signaling a strategic push to unify the fragmented smart home audio experience.

The Lavazza IncluCity Festival returns for its 15th year, blending Hollywood glamour with AI art and transforming the Distillery District into a global village.

The Buckle's latest dividend isn't just a shareholder payout; it's a signal of strategic resilience in a tough retail market. Here's the deeper story.

How GEN Korean BBQ is leveraging brand loyalty and at-home dining trends to build a CPG empire, one Costco warehouse at a time. A deep dive.

Petco Love's massive adoption event is more than a feel-good story; it's a calculated response to an economic crisis forcing New Yorkers to surrender pets.

A Red Dot award is just the start. Dreame Technology is leveraging deep R&D and strategic launches to challenge the global smart home appliance market.

The popular wing franchise is expanding to the Sunshine State, tapping into a booming franchise market with its first location planned for late 2026.

A 98-year-old family business proves the local advantage, achieving rapid growth by focusing on personal service in a consolidating fire protection industry.

The outdoor media giant is opening a retail hub in Minnesota, blending its gear brands with a strategy focused on experiential retail and local advocacy.

Franklin Music Hall goes alcohol-free for a night of music and mission, reflecting a growing cultural shift towards sober entertainment and connection.

Dairy Queen is offering up to $200,000 in cash incentives to franchisees, a bold move to accelerate growth and modernize its brand in a tough QSR market.

Free yoga returns to Bryant Park as Halara blends community wellness with AI-powered retail, offering a unique summer experience in the heart of NYC.