Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers
Walmart is rolling out faster delivery options amid growing customer demand for quick fulfillment, even with added charges.
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Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino return drives biggest sales weekend ever
The limited-time drink generated 28.5% higher traffic compared to a typical Saturday, demonstrating the power of viral LTOs.
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Wendy's hires ex-McDonald's CMO Tariq Hassan as chief marketing and customer growth officer
Hassan will succeed Lindsay Radkoski as the chain continues executing its turnaround plan.
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Walmart communications chief Allyson Park to depart after 3 years
Park's tenure included major changes at the retailer including the departure of longtime CEO Doug McMillon.
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El Pollo Loco looks to speed up growth, menu innovation after turnaround
CEO Elizabeth Williams says the chain is doubling its development pace and considering adding more fried chicken.
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Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum Justin Breton in 'fashiontainment' push
Breton joins as VP of development under entertainment chief Pam Kaufman to drive brand entertainment strategy.
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Ann Taylor eyes comeback with Substack newsletter and fall fashion blitz
The brand launches its first major integrated campaign in nearly a decade following fan-community initiatives.
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Fragrance drives beauty sales as consumers seek emotional and functional value
Prestige and mass beauty retail sales grew in the first half of the year, highlighting category resilience per Circana.
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