Minute Maid Frozen Juice Line Ends After 80 Years
Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates in early 2026, sparking widespread consumer nostalgia and signaling shifting beverage trends.
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4 Ways Shippers Can Win After De Minimis Ends
With the U.S. elimination of the de minimis import exemption, shippers must rethink data, margins, customs and carrier contracts to maintain competitiveness.
Walmart Expands Automation at Louisiana Distribution Center
Walmart is accelerating warehouse automation with a robotics-forward distribution center in Opelousas, Louisiana, reinforcing its long-term supply chain strategy.
Betting on Everything Is Now a Business Signal
Prediction markets like Kalshi are expanding rapidly, raising new questions for retailers, brands, and regulators about consumer behavior, data, and commerce.
Valentine’s Day 2026 Spending Faces Reality Check
Valentine’s Day 2026 spending expectations reflect cautious consumers, value-driven gifting, and evolving retail strategies amid economic uncertainty.
Where is the Friction Line in Retail Returns?
As refund volumes rise and retailers tighten policies, industry leaders debate the balance between reducing return costs and preserving customer experience.
Goodwill Plans 100 New Stores After Record Year
Goodwill Industries posted record revenue in 2025 and plans to open 100 new stores in 2026 as both physical retail and resale e-commerce continue to grow.
Surveillance Pricing Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
Governments and regulators are increasingly scrutinizing AI-driven surveillance pricing models as concerns grow over fairness, transparency, and consumer harm.
AMD Beats Revenue but Stocks Slide
AMD reported $10.27 billion in revenue, topping expectations, yet shares tumbled as investors reacted to cautious guidance and market sentiment.
RaceTrac Enhances Loyalty with Personalized Rewards
RaceTrac is upgrading its loyalty program with Capillary’s technology to deliver personalized offers and a tier-based rewards experience.
Allbirds Exits U.S. Retail, Closing All Full-Price Stores
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds will shutter all remaining U.S. full-price stores by February 2026 as it pivots to e-commerce and wholesale channels.
Gen Z Pushes Healthcare Toward Mobile Payments
Younger patients increasingly expect smartphone-based payment options in healthcare, signaling a shift in how providers approach billing, access, and patient experience.
How Target's Innovations Are Setting New Standards in Omnichannel Retail
Target’s evolution in eCommerce and fulfillment highlights a strategic shift toward precision, speed, and AI-powered personalization. This article explores how Target’s innovations redefine omnichannel retail and offer valuable lessons across retail categories.
Billing Transforms From Back-Office Duty to Loyalty Engine
Businesses increasingly view billing not just as an administrative task, but as a strategic customer engagement and loyalty driver that can strengthen relationships and retention.
AI Forces Big Tech to Rethink Strategic Priorities
As artificial intelligence evolves from incremental enhancement to core disruption, major technology companies face an Innovator’s Dilemma that may reshape revenue models and competitive positioning.
How Rally House Transformed Retail Experience Using Zebra and Sitoo
Rally House rapidly enhanced its retail operations and customer experience by deploying Zebra and Sitoo's POS and Unified Commerce Platform across 200 stores in just four months, achieving instant ROI and seamless omnichannel integration.