Chipotle signs first-ever franchise agreement — for expansion in Middle EastChipotle Mexican Grill, which owns and operates all its restaurants, has signed its first-ever development agreement. High Bluff Capital Partners acquiring 81 Hardee’s locations The private investment firm that owns Quiznos, Taco Del Mar and Church’s Texas Chicken is making another acquisition in the quick-serve space. David’s Bridal sold to investment firm; to keep some stores open A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of David’s Bridal to asset manager Cion Investment Corp. in a deal that will keep the chain up and running, but in a downsized fashion. At Home launches buy-now-pay-later, mobile payment options At Home is offering customers more flexibility in how they make their purchases. Sales of private-label goods hit new record Consumers continue to gravitate toward store brands. Dollar General adds mobile features to cash back program Dollar General is expanding the accessibility of a cash-back program it offers in partnership with Ibotta. Cuts in SNAP benefits likely to impact food and beverage spending The end of the COVID-era boost to SNAP benefits is having a significant impact on discretionary retail spending by the affected households. Consumer sentiment soars in July Consumer sentiment in July reached its highest level in nearly two years even as inflation expectations inched up. Deloitte: Inflation has major impact on back-to-school shopping How much consumers spend on back-to-school – and on what products – will be shaped by the effects of ongoing financial uncertainty. Judge OKs sale of BuyBuy Baby's IP assets; no deal for stores BuyBuy Baby's 120 stores will go dark after a last-minute attempt to keep the company up and running as a going concern didn't pan out. First Previous 141 142 143 144 145 Next Last
