Chipotle launches $50 million venture fund to foster innovationChipotle Mexican Grill is hoping to revolutionize the restaurant industry. Lawmakers say higher credit card swipe fees would add to inflationThe National Retail Federation on Monday called on Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases that are scheduled to take effect this month. Grocery prices steadily increase across channels A new study reveals exactly how much the cost of grocery items rose in March 2022. Global digital sales make historic drop in Q1 2022 A variety of external pressures helped drive drown online consumer spending during the first quarter of 2022. Rite Aid to close 145 stores; pharmacy sales fuel strong Q4 sales Rite Aid reported mixed fourth-quarter results as charges widened its loss, but revenue topped expectations, driven by strong prescription growth. Overall retail sales inch up in March amid inflation; online takes hit Consumers kept spending in March despite record-level inflation, supply chain issues and geopolitical unrest. Consumers more upbeat in April amid strong job market U.S. consumer sentiment unexpected rose in early April, hitting a three-month high. Amazon CEO Jassy touts growth in his first-ever shareholder letter Andy Jassy has published his first annual shareholder letter as CEO of Amazon. Low inventory takes big bite out of Bed Bath & Beyond Q4 earnings, sales Bed Bath & Beyond swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss amid supply chain bottlenecks that led to inventory challenges during the crucial holiday period. Convenience store sales at pre-pandemic levels; turnover highest since 2012 In-store convenience-stores sales reach a record high in 2021, although headwinds in labor and turnover continue. First Previous 211 212 213 214 215 Next Last