Value brands gain ground in apparel spending; resale and off-price outperformIncome alone no longer predicts apparel spending behavior as value-driven brands gain share even among higher-income shoppers. Lane Bryant launches drop-shipping program for third-party salesA plus-size women’s apparel and intimates retailer is enabling U.S.-based brand partners to list, sell, and fulfill directly on its website. Survey: Delivery performance key for brand opinion among consumers Consumers in the U.S. and U.K. have come to expect fast delivery. Salesforce: Global online holiday sales near $1.3T, rise 4% in U.S. Online sales during the 2025 holiday season broke records both globally and domestically. Dutch Bros. taps Cava veteran as chief shops officer Dutch Bros. has appointed a new stores leader to its C-suite as it continues growing its footprint nationwide. Circana: U.S. consumer tech sales to rise 0.2% in 2026; prices to increase about 3% U.S. spending on consumer technology products is expected to increase this year after declining in 2025 due to a challenged back half of the year. Feast & Fettle expands meal delivery to Mid-Atlantic region A direct-to-consumer meal delivery platform is extending its business beyond its New England roots. Hanna Andersson adds GoPro exec to C-suite A premium children’s apparel brand has made a new addition to its C-suite. Minimum wage hikes go into effect in 19 states — here’s where The flipping of the calendar brought with it increases in the minimum wage in select states across the country. Store Expansion News: December update Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines to close out 2025 in December with store expansions and new formats. First Previous 150 151 152 153 154 Next Last