Placer.ai: Thrift stores, discount retailers, open-air malls lead 2025 holiday seasonVisits to retail and restaurant chains were both up year over year during the holiday season – despite lingering economic pressures. Amazon integrates instant meal shopping into browser-based Alexa modelThe latest version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device, complete with meal planning and shopping features, is available via browser. Chick-fil-A ‘Newstalgia’ campaign includes new menu items, sweepstakes Chick-fil-A is making a big squawk for its 80th anniversary celebration. Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025 Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. Consumer mobile commerce preferences are changing – here’s how A new survey sheds light on evolving trends in how shoppers interact with retailers using their mobile devices. 7 Brew hits 600 locations nationwide A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain nearly doubled its footprint in 2025, reaching a store count milestone and debuting a new format. Survey: Holiday spending debt reached $1,223 on average Holiday spending took a toll on many Americans, with a large number taking on some debt to afford gifts. Wonder acquires restaurant automation solution from Sweetgreen for $86M The delivery-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore is expanding its presence in automated foodservice technology. Harris Teeter debuts store-wide health initiative A Kroger banner is rolling out a new program to help customers achieve their health and wellness goals in the new year. Amazon reportedly reverses course on drone delivery in Italy Amazon is reportedly scaling back its plans for global expansion of its drone delivery program. New Jersey backs American Dream’s Sunday shopping hours The state opposes a lawsuit filed against the practice by Bergen County. Kroger launches Verified Savings program for government aid recipients One of the nation’s largest grocers is offering recipients of various government assistance programs added discounts for a limited time. First Previous 213 214 215 216 217 Next Last