Consumer & Retail

New research reveals staggering suicide rates in construction, mining, and fishing, linking them to a culture of stoicism and practical barriers to care.

Evive Brands' 'Hands in Action' campaign reveals how local franchise owners are making a huge impact, from supporting veterans to fighting disease.

Minneapolis-based Rise Baking Co. dominates the 2026 National Pie Championships, revealing a winning strategy of innovation, acquisition, and market savvy.

The famed L.A. egg sandwich chain lands on King West. With a local-first strategy, can it live up to the hype in Toronto's crowded food scene?

A $1,000 corporate donation to a Las Vegas food bank reveals a larger story about Nevada's struggle with hunger, inflation, and corporate social responsibility.

Rabbit Hole's new six-year Raceking bourbon blends innovative chocolate-malted grains with Kentucky heritage, making a strategic play in the luxury spirits market.

Pre-rolled joints are now the #1 cannabis product by units sold, a new report reveals. Discover the strategies and innovations fueling this market takeover.

A luxury brand and an NGO award women in bio-tech and MedTech, tackling the stark funding gap and championing a new generation of impact-driven founders.

As food prices remain high, a popular recipe site launches a new awards program to help millions of home cooks find the best value on grocery shelves.

In a tough fundraising climate, Topspin Consumer Partners' oversubscribed Fund III shows investors are betting big on founder-led brands and operational expertise.

A new travel specialist ditches rigid packages for a fully customizable model, giving golfers more control over their Thai holidays than ever before.

A new alliance between NASRC and ASHRAE aims to overcome key barriers to sustainable cooling by boosting research, standards, and workforce training.

A strategic tech upgrade allowed Gimme Beauty to handle record volume, achieve near-perfect accuracy, and turn its supply chain into a growth engine.

On its 62nd anniversary, Wawa rewards members get free coffee while its foundation celebrates a $200 million giving milestone. Here's the full story.

This Saturday, Petsense hosts a nationwide event connecting shelter animals with families, offering major support for new owners and relief for local rescues.

With $25M from Advantage Capital, Neato is expanding its 2P model, buying inventory from brands to manage their entire multi-channel e-commerce presence.

As the secondhand market booms, BaseCamp Franchising's new FDDs reveal impressive franchisee profits, with top stores earning over $400K annually.

CLIA and AtmosAir Solutions partner to clear the air on cruise ships, but is the underlying technology a silver bullet for health and sustainability?

Millions are hitting the water, but a surge in paddling comes with a stark warning. Here's how to stay safe amid record popularity and new technology.

The Alaska Native corporation's spring distribution highlights a unique model where financial success directly fuels cultural vitality and environmental restoration.