Walmart to accept Apple Pay, Google Pay at stores
Walmart will allow tap-to-pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay at select locations, rolling out to all stores by year-end, ending its long resistance to the payment
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Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed drives demand
Customers are flocking to Walmart's faster fulfillment options despite added charges, as the retailer expands its quick delivery services.
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Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino return drives biggest sales weekend ever
The limited-time drink was available for just two days and drove 28.5% higher traffic than a typical Saturday for the chain.
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Target apologizes for Halloween costume critics call racially offensive
Target faces backlash over a costume described as evoking racial stereotypes, over a year after the company's DEI changes made headlines.
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Walmart goes all in on boho style with new private label Scenario
Scenario will launch in all stores across five departments, representing one of the broadest category footprints in Walmart Fashion.
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Burger King scraps 'rubbery' chicken nuggets for new recipe
The RBI chain updated its breading, marinade, sauces and packaging in a comprehensive overhaul to make its nuggets juicier and crispier.
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Walmart communications chief Allyson Park to depart after 3 years
Park's tenure was marked by intense change at the retail giant, including the departure of longtime CEO Doug McMillon.
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Dick's keeps Foot Locker in the game despite losses and gloomy outlook
The mall-based athletic retailer is getting hit hard by fewer sneaker launches and shifting demand, but maintains a partnership with Dick's.
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Wendy's hires ex-McDonald's CMO Tariq Hassan as chief marketing officer
Hassan will succeed Lindsay Radkoski as the chain continues to execute a turnaround plan.
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Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum Justin Breton in 'fashiontainment' push
Breton is joining as vice president of development and will report to entertainment chief Pam Kaufman.
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Pizza Hut drops 'pizza' from name in ads celebrating quarterbacks
Josh Allen is the latest quarterback to appear in a spot for the brand, which continues to place value at the center of its marketing message.
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Fragrance drives beauty sales as consumers seek emotional and functional value
Prestige and mass beauty retail sales were up in the U.S. in the first half of the year, underscoring the resilience of the category, per Circana.
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Dunkin' to return to Puerto Rico in 2027
The doughnut and coffee chain is banking on residual brand affinity to make its return to the island territory a success.
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Ann Taylor eyes comeback with Substack newsletter and fall fashion blitz
The brand's first major integrated campaign in nearly a decade follows initiatives focused on fan community such as an editorial newsletter.
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El Pollo Loco looks to speed up growth, menu innovation after turnaround
CEO Elizabeth Williams said the chain is doubling its pace of development relative to last year and considering adding more fried chicken.
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