Burger King refranchising plan targets local operators
A car goes through the drive-thru at a Burger King restaurant on May 6, 2026 in Burbank, California.…
Holiday shopping is expected to grow, boosted by inflation
Despite macroeconomic pressures and a cautious consumer, retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow year-over-year as…
‘Funflation’ making hobbies pricier, but consumers are spending anyway
Woman choosing books in a modern bookshop Apichat Panyakaew | E+ | Getty Images It’s getting more expensive…
AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm for shoppers
AI chatbots are already in use by Australia’s biggest retailers, from Buddy at Bunnings to Olive at Woolworths.…
Back-to-school shopping brought to you by AI — how Amazon, Google are positioned to win
For Alexander Lee, back-to-school shopping used to mean hours spent comparing prices, reading reviews, and figuring out where…
Shopify exec says AI is ushering in a ‘golden age of entrepreneurship’
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein said Wednesday artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to start and grow…
Japanese firm acts to stop 7-Eleven store staff scalping anime, game merchandise
Japan’s largest convenience store operator has issued a warning to its 7-Eleven franchisees nationwide that unauthorised resale of…
The AI rotation stole the spotlight from a strong start to earnings season
The AI trade dominated the market once again this week, upstaging an impressive start to the second-quarter earnings…
The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil kept Wall Street on edge last week
Wall Street’s record-setting start to the week ran into two familiar sources of volatility: the artificial intelligence trade…
How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation, geopolitical shocks is hitting consumers
A “double scar” of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and…
Radar reaches unicorn status in series B funding round
Radar, a startup backed by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein that helps retailers manage in-store inventory and cut…
Retailers hire big, defying consumer warning signs
A woman walks past a “Now Hiring” sign in front of a store on January 13, 2022 in…