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Toy Fair® 2026: 120 years of play, innovation, & what’s next
For 120 years, Toy Fair® has been where the business of play meets the future
Insights
EG America continues to embrace innovation across its convenience stores
With a portfolio of ten brands across the US , EG America owns and operates 1500 convenience and fuel stores
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming’s passion for pet wellbeing shines through its wholesome treats
Obsessed with delivering the best nutrition and grooming experience for pets, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming operates.....
Celebrating 35 years in business, British Garden Centres is dominating the UK market
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest garden center group by number of sites, with a network of
Backed by Ardenton Capital, Tiger Feet is scaling its celebratory empire across the UK and beyond
Built on four decades of success, Tiger Feet reboots and rebrands with investment into people, technology, and a newly....
Eat, work, stay, refuel, charge: there’s much more to Extra MSA than meets the eye
Extra MSA Group (Extra MSA) is one of the leading developers and operators of Motorway Service Areas (MSAs) in the UK
Brand Strategy
Featured
Toy Fair® 2026: 120 years of play, innovation, & what’s next
For 120 years, Toy Fair® has been where the business of play meets the future
Celebrating 35 years in business, British Garden Centres is dominating the UK market
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest garden center group by number of sites, with a network of
Why are luxury shoppers turning to TikTok and Instagram for product discovery?
Luxury shopping once meant carefully curated flagship stores, marble floors, and exclusive personal shoppers. Yet today’s affluent consumers, especially younger generations, are looking beyond...
Sephora rolls out Lyft ride credits to attract shoppers back to stores
Sephora is charting new territory in its push to revive foot traffic in its physical stores. The company’s latest “Delivered to Beauty” campaign offers...
L’Oréal acquires Color Wow to target luxury haircare demand
L’Oréal’s recent move to acquire Color Wow highlights the company’s steady push to grow its premium haircare presence worldwide. For decades, the French beauty...
Disney Layoffs Deepen as Streaming Disrupts TV and Film Operations
The Walt Disney Company confirmed a new round of job cuts, impacting several hundred employees across its film, television, and corporate finance operations. The...
Tariffs, Trade Shifts and the New Retail Reality: How leading brands stay ahead
Tariffs are no longer a finance issue, they’re a business-wide challenge impacting cost, pricing and product strategy. As duties rise and trade regulations shift,...
Franchising
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From a London pharmacy to Nottingham’s fast-food scene, uncover the story behind CJP Group Operations
By trade, I’m a qualified pharmacist, having completed undergraduate and postgraduate study between 2012 and 2017 before being....
Fun and food in NYC
October sees the NYCWFF move to Brooklyn with more experiences than ever
Living colorfully
Crayola and Brooklyn-based retailer, Casely, are to collaborate on a new collection of tech accessories with designs influenced by the brand that embodies color
Wild Birds Unlimited Inc
Since its inception, Wild Birds Unlimited Inc has been determined to create an environment of education and peace for its bird-watching customers
Is franchising all it’s hyped to be?
Achieving the promise of franchise ownership. By Robert Purvin
Clean Juice
One of America’s fastest-growing (and only) organic juice bar operators, Clean Juice’s USDA-certified outlets offer healthy, organic food and beverages to on-the-go guests across...
Stores
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US consumers push retail past fear despite economic drag
Americans continued spending in August, defying widespread expectations of a slowdown and propping up a retail sector facing persistent headwinds. New data from the...
Bed Bath and Beyond sidelines California in retail relaunch
When Bed Bath and Beyond announced its revival under new ownership this summer, it marked a comeback story few expected. The iconic home goods...
Target’s future unclear as longtime CEO steps aside
Target’s longtime chief executive Brian Cornell is stepping down, marking the end of an 11-year leadership era as the company faces mounting retail headwinds...
Profit beats forecast as Lowe’s commits $8.8 Billion to pro market push
The home improvement retail giant Lowe’s posted stronger-than-expected earnings in the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the company’s focus on strategic expansion despite flat...
After 32 years JCPenney says goodbye to Westminster shoppers
The JCPenney store at Westminster Mall will close this November, ending a 32-year presence in one of Orange County’s once-prominent retail centers. The company...
Ashton Kutcher joins Soho House board after £2 Billion buyout
Soho House, the members-only hospitality brand known for its celebrity clientele and global network of stylish venues, has returned to private ownership in a...
Sustainability
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The Top 7 Best Online Thrift Stores to Shop in 2025
The rise of online thrift stores marks a significant shift in how people approach fashion and consumption. These best online thrift store platforms offer...
The evolving role of tech and AI in sustainable supply chain management
The pandemic spurred great volatility in the ecommerce market for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers
Into the future of biking retail: how Uprise Bikes enables unforgettable cycling experiences
As Cycle Solutions’ dynamic new retail arm, Uprise Bikes (Uprise) strives to transform the cycling retail landscape
CEO Andrew Keith Steps Down From Selfridges
Andrew Keith, the CEO of Selfridges, has stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the luxury department store. His departure marks...
Discover KMI Brands’ ambitious path to redefining the beauty industry
Celebrating 30 years in the beauty business, KMI Brands is an esteemed brand and beauty creator.
Symbiotic manufacturing could breathe fresh air into supply chains
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Walmart is collaborating with Rubi to pilot innovative technology to reimagine supply chains.
