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Tickets are now on sale. Food Network stars, Grammy-winning artists, and 500+ chefs come together from February 20 to 23, 2025 for the 24th Annual Food Network SOBEWFF
Tickets are now available for the nation’s most celebrated wine and food festival: the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine &....
Insights

Discover how Pür & Simple’s daring food items revolutionized breakfast culture
Canadian breakfast specialist Pür & Simple is renowned for its passion in creating unique dishes and experiences that bring communities together

How Windset Farms is transforming greenhouse agriculture
Windset Farms® grew from humble origins. In 1996 Steven and John Newell began the business on their family farm in British Columbia

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....

How Beyond Retail is transforming the kitchen and bathroom online marketplace for good
Beyond Retail is an online retailer offering more than 20,000 product lines across bathroom, kitchen, and heating products to....

How BIP Group is using its growth to bring smiles to more children
BIP Group is an inventor, manufacturer, and distributor in one, combining high-quality confectionery products with nostalgic, fun toys and…

Discover how Carbliss achieved 27,000 percent growth in three years
When Adam Kroener, Carbliss President and Co-founder, and his wife were on a keto diet looking for a flavorful cocktail with....

Discover how Pür & Simple’s daring food items revolutionized breakfast culture
Canadian breakfast specialist Pür & Simple is renowned for its passion in creating unique dishes and experiences that bring communities together

How Windset Farms is transforming greenhouse agriculture
Windset Farms® grew from humble origins. In 1996 Steven and John Newell began the business on their family farm in British Columbia

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....

How Beyond Retail is transforming the kitchen and bathroom online marketplace for good
Beyond Retail is an online retailer offering more than 20,000 product lines across bathroom, kitchen, and heating products to....

How BIP Group is using its growth to bring smiles to more children
BIP Group is an inventor, manufacturer, and distributor in one, combining high-quality confectionery products with nostalgic, fun toys and…

Discover how Carbliss achieved 27,000 percent growth in three years
When Adam Kroener, Carbliss President and Co-founder, and his wife were on a keto diet looking for a flavorful cocktail with....
Brand Strategy

Dollar Tree Exits Family Dollar with $1B Deal After Troubled Run
Dollar Tree is cutting ties with Family Dollar, selling the struggling brand to Sycamore Partners for $1 billion. The move comes nearly a decade...

Tickets are now on sale. Food Network stars, Grammy-winning artists, and 500+ chefs come together from February 20 to 23, 2025 for the 24th Annual Food Network SOBEWFF
Tickets are now available for the nation’s most celebrated wine and food festival: the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine &....

US Shuts Import Loophole—Shein, Temu, and Amazon Shoppers to Pay More
For years, online shoppers in the US have benefited from ultra-low prices on products from retailers like Shein and Temu. A little-known trade rule,...

How Beyond Retail is transforming the kitchen and bathroom online marketplace for good
Beyond Retail is an online retailer offering more than 20,000 product lines across bathroom, kitchen, and heating products to....

FedEx and Blue Yonder Team Up to Simplify E-Commerce Returns
While checkout, shipping, and delivery have seen major innovation, the returns process has often remained clunky, slow, and disconnected. In response to this, FedEx...

Canadian Liquor Stores Remove US Brands Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
Canadian provinces have begun pulling US whiskey and other liquors from their retail stores in response to tariffs imposed by the United States under...

Seven & i Revamps Leadership After $47 Billion Takeover Bid
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese conglomerate behind 7-Eleven, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan following a $47 billion takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard...

Tickets are now on sale. Food Network stars, Grammy-winning artists, and 500+ chefs come together from February 20 to 23, 2025 for the 24th Annual Food Network SOBEWFF
Tickets are now available for the nation’s most celebrated wine and food festival: the 24th annual Food Network South Beach Wine &....

US Shuts Import Loophole—Shein, Temu, and Amazon Shoppers to Pay More
For years, online shoppers in the US have benefited from ultra-low prices on products from retailers like Shein and Temu. A little-known trade rule,...

How Beyond Retail is transforming the kitchen and bathroom online marketplace for good
Beyond Retail is an online retailer offering more than 20,000 product lines across bathroom, kitchen, and heating products to....

FedEx and Blue Yonder Team Up to Simplify E-Commerce Returns
While checkout, shipping, and delivery have seen major innovation, the returns process has often remained clunky, slow, and disconnected. In response to this, FedEx...

Canadian Liquor Stores Remove US Brands Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
Canadian provinces have begun pulling US whiskey and other liquors from their retail stores in response to tariffs imposed by the United States under...

Seven & i Revamps Leadership After $47 Billion Takeover Bid
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese conglomerate behind 7-Eleven, has announced a sweeping restructuring plan following a $47 billion takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard...
Franchising

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....

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...

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...

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
Stores

The Grocery Chain Winning More American Shoppers Than Ever
In a crowded grocery landscape, where price pressures and consumer expectations are rewriting the rules, one name continues to stand tall: Walmart. According to...

Top 5 Companies Devastated by the Ongoing Retail Apocalypse
The retail industry has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, with shifting consumer preferences, the rise of e-commerce, and economic uncertainties leading to what...

Walmart Faces Legal Battle over Last-Mile Driver Compensation Practices
Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, finds itself at the center of a legal battle that could have wide-reaching implications for the gig...

10 Major Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Malls in 2025
The future of retail malls is undergoing a seismic shift as they adapt to a rapidly changing retail landscape in 2025. From the rise...

Dollar Tree Exits Family Dollar with $1B Deal After Troubled Run
Dollar Tree is cutting ties with Family Dollar, selling the struggling brand to Sycamore Partners for $1 billion. The move comes nearly a decade...

Forever 21 to Exit US retail as Bankruptcy Filing Goes Public
Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will shut down all US stores by mid-2025. This is the brand’s second bankruptcy in...

Joann Fabrics to Close All Stores After Second Bankruptcy
For decades, Joann Fabrics has been a household name for crafters, quilters, and DIY enthusiasts. With its vast selection of fabrics, sewing supplies, and...

Top 5 Companies Devastated by the Ongoing Retail Apocalypse
The retail industry has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, with shifting consumer preferences, the rise of e-commerce, and economic uncertainties leading to what...

Walmart Faces Legal Battle over Last-Mile Driver Compensation Practices
Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, finds itself at the center of a legal battle that could have wide-reaching implications for the gig...

10 Major Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Malls in 2025
The future of retail malls is undergoing a seismic shift as they adapt to a rapidly changing retail landscape in 2025. From the rise...

Dollar Tree Exits Family Dollar with $1B Deal After Troubled Run
Dollar Tree is cutting ties with Family Dollar, selling the struggling brand to Sycamore Partners for $1 billion. The move comes nearly a decade...

Forever 21 to Exit US retail as Bankruptcy Filing Goes Public
Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will shut down all US stores by mid-2025. This is the brand’s second bankruptcy in...

Joann Fabrics to Close All Stores After Second Bankruptcy
For decades, Joann Fabrics has been a household name for crafters, quilters, and DIY enthusiasts. With its vast selection of fabrics, sewing supplies, and...
Sustainability

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

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.

Costco and Engenera to enter solar market
Costco Wholesale has joined forces with Engenera Renewables Group, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies.

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.

Costco and Engenera to enter solar market
Costco Wholesale has joined forces with Engenera Renewables Group, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies.

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.