Brands Shift Toward Purposeful Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Brands are transforming MLK Day into a day of action, with sincere messaging, volunteerism, and long-term commitments to equity and diverse talent development.
Pop Mart to Open 20+ U.S. Stores in 2026 via Simon Deal
Pop Mart plans to open over 20 U.S. stores in 2026 through a new retail partnership with Simon Property Group, expanding its collectible toy empire stateside.
Dos Equis Revives ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ in Nostalgia‑Driven Ad Push
Dos Equis is reviving its iconic Most Interesting Man in the World ad campaign with Jonathan Goldsmith reprising the role in a new spot debuting during the College Football Championship on ESPN.
Growing a Sustainable Future, Together: How General Mills and Partners Are Advancing Regenerative Agriculture
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
American Dream Mega‑Mall Kicks Off Year of the Fire Horse Celebrations
American Dream in East Rutherford launches a vibrant Year of the Fire Horse celebration in 2026 with talent competitions, K‑Pop dance battles, runway shows, concerts, and a Lunar New Year gala.
Succession Planning Key to Small Business Survival in NWA
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.
Ep. 134 - Don’t Let Your Business Die with You
How local business owners can exit on their terms without losing their legacy. Learn practical succession planning tips, valuation basics, and leadership strategies from buyer operators preserving small businesses and community identity.
Everyday Essentials Still Bite Into Budgets as Prices Rise 2.4% in December
Everyday goods inflation remained elevated in December 2025, with prices up 2.4 % year‑over‑year, reflecting ongoing cost pressures on essential consumer purchases.
Why Women Are Still Missing From the Corporate Ladder
Despite decades of effort, real workplace gender equity remains elusive as progress stalls and critical support systems for women are scaled back.
5 Bentonville Coffee Shops Where Retail Deals Are Brewed
Bentonville’s local cafés — from Onyx Coffee Lab to Airship and Third Space — are more than coffee stops; they’re community hubs where retail professionals meet, connect, and spark ideas.
Walmart to Launch Better Care Services Digital Health Platform
Walmart rolls out Better Care Services, a digital health hub connecting customers with telehealth providers and offering a limited‑time $15 discount.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Roblox Game Targets Gen Z Shoppers
e.l.f. Beauty’s Glow Up! on Roblox fuses virtual makeup, self-expression, and retail innovation to reach digital-first Gen Z audiences.
e.l.f. Beauty Launches 'Glow Up!' Makeup Game on Roblox
e.l.f. Beauty debuts Glow Up! on Roblox, an immersive virtual makeup experience targeting Gen Z with creativity, self-expression, and commerce.
Beauty Industry in 2026: Efficacy, Ecommerce, and Evolving Consumer Habits
In 2026, beauty retail is defined by ecommerce acceleration, income-driven spending patterns, and rising demand for effective, results-driven products.
2025 Was the Year of Protein
Retail Brew reports that protein became a dominant driver in 2025 retail trends, with widespread consumer demand reshaping product innovation and in‑store merchandising.
Investors Bullish as Maduro Appears in U.S. Court
Markets reacted positively after Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pled not guilty in U.S. court, with energy and defense stocks rallying on hopes of future economic opportunities.