Consumers: ‘We wish specialty retailers could deliver as fast as fast-food’During peak hours at some of its locations, Chick-fil-A can fill the orders of 100 cars an hour during peak times. Amazon, Walmart, Levi Strauss in top tier of 50 ‘most patriotic’ brandsAs the 4th of July holiday approaches, an annual study ranks the brands that consumers feel best embody the value of “patriotism” in 2022. Tim Hortons U.S. unveils restaurants of the future Tim Hortons is launching two next-generation formats in the United States, with both decidedly smaller than its standard location. Taco Bell readies ‘Defy’ frictionless drive-thru opening A quick-service Mexican food chain is finally piloting a new store concept it first publicized in 2021. Starbucks plans Russia exit Starbucks is reportedly ending its brand presence in Russia as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. First Look: Sweetgreen to open digital-only pickup format Sweetgreen is set to unveil a location where customers can’t buy anything on-site. McDonald’s reveals cost of Russian closures; other brands follow its lead to pause Several brands have decided to temporarily halt their operations in Russia in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Taco Bell accelerating international expansion Taco Bell’s growth outside the United States is on fire. Chipotle in big store milestone Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to expand its footprint as it increasingly focuses on digital orders and drive-thru. Study: Subscription retail had a healthy 2021 Online subscription retailers brought in plenty of new customers last year. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
