Restaurants' hottest menu item in 2025 was 'value.' That won't change next year
McDonald’s restaurant in San Diego, California, U.S., Oct. 31, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters"Value" was the buzzword du jour for...
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Coupang founder Kim Bom apologises for data leak, pledges compensation
Bom Kim, founder and chief executive officer of Coupang, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California,...
Tariffs hit boots, bags and more as leather prices jump — and relief could be years away
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes,...
Tanger CEO says retailers are 'discounting to meet the consumer' this holiday season
U.S. shoppers are willing to spend this holiday season — despite falling consumer confidence and anxiety over prices — but...
Holiday retail spending rose 4.2% this season, driven by e-commerce and electronics: Visa report
U.S. consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released...
Supplements in your stocking: Why wellness gifts are gaining steam for the holidays and beyond
Ulta is expanding its wellness shop to have more health-focused brands and more shelf space for those items.Melissa Repko |...
Here are 5 key events that drove the stock market last week
Stocks finished higher Friday, lifted by the volatile artificial intelligence trade, leading the market to the upside for the week....
How Build-A-Bear went from a penny stock to a retail winner
Build-A-Bear Workshop wasn't always a retail winner.The toy store, known for its interactive experience of building and accessorizing stuffed animals,...
Shoppers are focusing on quality, not deals, in the final days before Christmas
While discounts drive purchasing in the early days of the holiday shopping season, consumers are shifting into more thoughtful, quality...
Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects
A shopper carries Nike bags in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg...
Activist investor Elliott builds over $1 billion stake in Lululemon, puts forth CEO candidate
The Lululemon logo can be seen on a store in Manhattan.Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesActivist investor Elliott...
Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants hikes revenue outlook as value plays help bring in diners
An Olive Garden restaurant in Milpitas, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty...
CarMax's quarterly profit, revenue dip as used car market weakens
A customer looks at a Ford F-150 pickup truck at a CarMax dealership in Brandywine, Md.Hasan Sarbakhshian | Getty ImagesCarMax...
Chipotle chases the protein craze with new menu items — including meat in a cup
Chipotle will debut a High Protein Menu on Tuesday, December 23, with items ranging from 15 to 81 grams of...
Spending on experiences will continue into 2026: Analyst
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailSiddharth Pathak from Kearney says trend of travel...
Instacart shares drop on report that FTC is probing company over AI pricing tool
Shares of grocery delivery service Instacart dropped about 7% in extended trading on Wednesday, following a report that said the...
Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway
Shoppers carry Macy's bags outside of Macy's flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28,...
Kraft Heinz taps former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane to lead company ahead of breakup
Kraft Heinz on Tuesday announced that former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane will lead the company ahead of its planned split...
From puppies to superheroes, Chinese AI toys are bringing hugs — and hesitation
Haivivi Bubblepal, an AI toy.Courtesy: HaiviviIt seems everyone is talking about artificial intelligence these days — even Ultraman. When asked if...
Broadcom and Costco's rich valuations leave little room for error as battleground stocks
Sometimes the stakes are so high, the degree of difficulty so immense, that it simply may be too hard to...
