“There has to be something special about a restaurant in order for it to be successful in the CPG [consumer-packaged goods] space, whether it’s an accredited chef, the history and legacy, reputation for quality food, et cetera,” Eric Skae, CEO of Carbone Fine Food, told...
By most measures it has been an extraordinary year for Bed Bath & Beyond, as the operator of more than 1,000 stores and a half dozen branded websites scrambled early on to adapt to COVID stores closures, then hustled to adapt to changing consumer habits...
When the head of the world’s largest fragrance and cosmetics company said two months ago that L’Oréal was counting on a post-pandemic euphoria rally that would resemble the “roaring 20s,” some cynics may have snickered, while other believers seem to have taken note. Get the...
Appliance and furniture eCommerce retailer 1847 Goedeker and Appliances Connection posted “strong order growth” in March, according to a Wednesday (April 14) announcement. Appliances Connection is under a definitive deal to be purchased by 1847 Goedeker, the news release stated. Get the Full Story Complete...
Citi Trends, Inc., a value retailer of clothing, accessories and home trends that has nearly 600 stores throughout the country, said that its total sales for the first quarter, through April 3, 2021, soared by 77.2 percent in contrast to the same timeframe in 2020,...
A new survey of 1 billion shoppers from 40 countries released Wednesday (April 14) shows that the digital gains retailers have experienced during the pandemic extended their growth into the first quarter of 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Will curbside pickup beat our drive-thru? Or will delivery services have staying power over on-premises dining when the pandemic finally ebbs? And finally, will quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have an advantage over fast-casual? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In today’s top retail news, Genesco is encountering an activist challenge for board seats, while Grove Collaborative will sell cleaning products in brick-and-mortar Target locations. Plus, Gap Inc. and Synchrony Financial will part ways in their branded card relationship. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Continuing its New York City expansion, Taco Bell is opening a new location in Times Square that will feature digital ordering and a separate area for picking up food. For those who plan to eat in, as the pandemic eases, the menu also has alcoholic...
