Shoppers and drinkers in the U.K. took the streets overnight and lined up to get into the country’s retailers, pubs and hair salons, which were allowed to open for the first time in three months on Monday (April 12). Although capacity and other restrictions are...
For the past few years — but especially the last one — McDonald’s has been increasing its reliance on drive-thrus and decreasing its investment in places like its in-store Walmart locations that didn’t allow for that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
There’s no question that the pandemic accelerated the digital shift, pushing online retail sales to new heights in a matter of months — faster than most industry watchers ever thought possible. But now, one year into the crisis — and with hopes rising that a...
The country’s largest chain of home furnishing stores said Monday (April 12) that it was doubling down on its recent investment to boost its lucrative private label brands via a major new promotional campaign. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Sonic Automotive, Inc. has grown its network of EchoPark pre-owned vehicle stores with the opening of a new location in Birmingham, Alabama, according to a Monday (April 12) announcement. EchoPark Birmingham, which is located at 2001 Tom Williams Way in Birmingham, is anticipated to employ...
Food delivery apps face a new challenge in fraud: fake restaurants — not here to steal your personal information, but to serve you food that impersonates other stores’ offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
In today’s top retail news, PriceSmart reported a 3.4 percent rise in total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, while Handy is partnering with Gotham Properties. Plus, Levi Strauss intends to open new stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
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Some of the most basic tenets of economic theory rest on the foundation of supply and demand. Simply put, when demand ramps up for goods or services that are in limited supply, the price goes up. Sometimes, supply constraints can be intentional (limited editions, or...
