Zachary Russell
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- 8/24/2026
Survey: Consumers' tipping habits include...
American consumers are growing tired of being asked to tip at businesses. - 8/24/2026
Academy, Ariat launch in-store shop partnership
Academy Sports + Outdoors is partnering with a westernwear brand for a series of select in-store shops. - 8/24/2026
Placer.ai: Best Buy store visits rebound in Q2
Visits to Best Buy increased nationwide in the second quarter of this year, bucking a four-year trend. - 8/24/2026
Wendy's adds marketing veteran to C-suite
A quick-serve hamburger giant is adding to its C-suite with a newly-created position. - 8/24/2026
Gong cha to open first U.S. airport location
Taiwan-based bubble tea chain Gong cha is expanding its U.S. footprint – and that now includes non-traditional formats. - 8/23/2026
Retail, residential district planned for 'The Bend' development in Tennessee
A riverside mixed-use retail and entertainment project is taking shape in Chattanooga, Tenn. - 8/23/2026
JLL: Consumers seek calmer, less digitally-focused retail environments
Positive brick-and-mortar retail experiences are still key for consumers, especially in the age of “digital fatigue.” - 8/23/2026
Skims promotes longtime creative director, adds Supreme veteran to C-suite
The shapewear and intimates brand co-founded by TV superstar and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is continuing to bolster its leadership team. - 8/23/2026
Papa Johns taps new Mexican franchise partner
Papa Johns has named a new partner for its operations south of the border. - 8/23/2026
Whole Foods plans two California store openings for September
Whole Foods Market is expanding its footprint in both Northern and Southern California. - 8/20/2026
California Pizza Kitchen to deploy 1,000-plus automated pizza kiosks
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is going big in a non-traditional format. - 8/20/2026
Marquee Brands to acquire Canadian apparel brand Roots
Longstanding Canadian apparel brand Roots is going private.
