Retailers Like Walmart Embrace Costco-Style Free Samples as Brands Seek Direct Consumer Engagement
Brands including Mondelez and startup Dude Wipes are ramping up sampling efforts to attract consumer attention and boost sales. Walmart is…
Author: Alicia Thorpe
McDonald’s Franchisees in Middle East Caught in Israel-Hamas Conflict as Donations Spark Controversy
McDonald’s franchisees in the Middle East have become entangled in the Israel-Hamas conflict. McDonald’s Israel has pledged to provide free meals…
LVMH Reports Slowed Growth in Third Quarter Amidst Shifting Luxury Consumer Trends
Luxury conglomerate LVMH, though still boasting impressive organic growth for the year, faced a notable slowdown in the third quarter, with…
Unveiling the Dominant Influencers Driving Sales on Amazon Live
Influencers have become a powerful force on Amazon Live, the platform that rewards creators with commissions for sales. Data from influencer…
TikTok Users Uncover Clever Starbucks App Hacks for Budget-Friendly Drinks
Savvy TikTokers are sharing ingenious methods to score discounted Starbucks beverages using the chain’s mobile app. For instance, a University of…
Apollo Global Acquires Wagamama Owner, The Restaurant Group, in $623 Million Deal
Private equity firm Apollo Global is set to take over Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group (TRG) in a £506 million ($623.44…
IKEA Maintains Commitment to China Despite Economic Slowdown
IKEA’s parent company, Ingka Group, affirms China’s importance as a growth market, even as it slips to 10th place in revenue…
Bank of America Survey Reveals Gen Z Adapting to Inflation, Prioritizing Home Cooking and Essentials
Persistent inflation has led 73% of Gen Z Americans, ages 18 to 26, to make lifestyle changes, according to a Bank…
Google Unveils ‘Visitor Experience’ Center Near Headquarters for Public Access
Google has inaugurated its “Visitor Experience” center, allowing public access to a part of its Mountain View campus in California. While…
Former CEO Returns to Dollar General Amid Sales Slump and Safety Concerns
Dollar General has rehired former CEO Todd Vasos amid slowing sales growth and safety concerns. Vasos, who led the company from…
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