How is COVID-19 changing U.S. retail? Changing shopper preferences and habits, and cutthroat competition. Some major retailers are closing their doors, but others are thriving by offering new products, and
Shopping is often the first word that comes to peoples’ minds when they hear Black Friday. The day after the Thanksgiving holiday is usually the busiest shopping day of the
As we approach Halloween, you’ve probably noticed a few vacant buildings in your neighborhood that are suddenly no longer vacant. Pop-up Halloween stores sweep into town, set up shop and
The concept of value is essential in business reporting, but very hard to comprehend. At a base level, why is one thing more valuable than another? Every person, government and
With many readers out enjoying the warm summer weather, the restaurant industry offers ample opportunities for local business stories. Here are some angles to consider. Employee Training Some restaurants are
The question is likely to spark some strong response among your readers. According to an April 2019 poll, conducted among 2,000 consumers by OnePoll for online insurer Ladder, nearly two in
While the term vegan used to connote bland and tasteless in some circles, that’s no longer the case. In fact, vegan products are now big business, as more consumers embrace
CBD dog treat sales surge around fireworks season Any pet owner will tell you, loud noises are terrifying to the vast majority of cats and dogs. In fact, around holidays
Each week, 76% of adult Americans will shop at one of Walmart’s 4,769 (give or take) locations across the country. As the U.S.’s largest retailer, Walmart raked in over $135
Blue Apron, Ipsy, Dollar Shave Club, Book of the Month, Stitch Fix, BarkBox: What do they all have in common? They’re part of the rising trend of subscription boxes, delivered
Whatever your beat, you had to hear about Amazon HQ2. A beauty contest arranged by the retail giant to pick a location for a second headquarters. Except it turned out
Americans with disabilities are often overlooked for their purchasing power. According to a 2010 report from the U.S. Census Bureau, one in five Americans have a disability. That number equates
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