Zachary Russell
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- 1/12/2026
Chipotle chief marketing officer out; interim head named
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s C-suite is being shaken up. - 1/12/2026
Texas Roadhouse veteran to join Cava C-suite
Cava has tapped a new operations leader as it continues to expand its footprint. - 1/11/2026
Bojangles makes NYC return in Brooklyn
A Southern quick-serve chain has officially made its return to the Big Apple. - 1/11/2026
Aldi to open 180-plus stores in 2026, launch new e-commerce site
Aldi has big expansion plans for 2026 as it celebrates 50 years in the United States. - 1/11/2026
Tractor Supply hits store milestone; 100 new locations slated for 2026
Tractor Supply Company has already kicked off its 2026 expansion plans. - 1/11/2026
Rita's hits 600 locations with more planned for 2026
An East Coast frozen dessert chain reached a new store count milestone at the end of 2025 – with plans to continue expanding into the new year. - 1/11/2026
Jersey Mike's plans massive European expansion — here's where
A fast-growing sandwich chain is making the leap across the pond. - 1/11/2026
Numerator: December prices 2.4% higher year over year
The cost of goods was up notably in December compared to the previous year. - 1/11/2026
Pacsun debuts new 'Community Hub' digital platform
Ahead of its planned store expansion, Pacsun is rolling out a new app. - 1/8/2026
Survey: Gen Z to keep shopping in January, February
Even after the holidays, consumers are expected to remain active in the first two months of the year. - 1/8/2026
All Value City, American Signature Furniture stores to go dark
Going-out-of-business sales are underway at all remaining Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture locations. - 1/7/2026
Survey: Instant or fast refunds spur repeat ordering
Much like shipping speeds, consumers are keen on receiving refunds from retailers in a timely manner.
