Trends

Consumers still value convenience, at least when it comes to food delivery.

Treat sales face several headwinds, including pet parents returning to the office and cutting out discretionary spending.

Celebrities, from Blake Lively to Michelle Obama, are piling into the soda business.

Nike, Chanel, and American Eagle ranked high on the Consumer Sentiment Index.

40% of restaurants awarded Michelin stars in 2005-14 had closed by the end of 2019.

Americans want smaller portions for a lower price.

The homes are part of a booming economy catering to the needs of a rapidly aging America.

Calm, a mental health app, has had a rise in subscriptions due to new election stress initiatives.

~54% of Gen Zers find their gifts on TikTok Shop.

Americans are eating more cheese but drinking less milk.

Why late-night television is cutting back hours.

Private equity wants a piece of the $50B youth sports industry.

How businesses cashed in as lime green went viral.

Why some private equity firms consider student loan debt as an attractive investment opportunity.

Not-for-profit credit unions have been acquiring for-profit banks at a record pace.

The crypto industry accounts for 48% of corporate money donated to political action committees.

Why Burger King, McDonald's, and other fast food chains are all-in on gamification.

The era of using student discounts for life is ending.

Amazon has emerged as the unlikely winner from the retail lockup debacle.

Milk, eggs, and bullets for sale in some grocery stores + how election cycles impact gun sales

The next platform shift in fast-food restaurants could be automation.

Fast food chains are offering new deals to attract budget-strapped diners.

“We missed you” signed airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.

Prepare to pay more for less-reliable electricity…

Memberships for shoppers aged 27 and under represent the fastest-growing customer segment at Walmart-owned Sam’s Club.

Following central bank activity, retail investors are driving up gold prices.

Seeing a fried chicken sandwich on the menu is now more common than a burger.

More restaurants, barbershops, and beauty salons are charging cancellation fees than ever, even if it means negative reviews or losing some customers.

The U.S. population is aging rapidly, and with that comes illnesses requiring specialized medical nutrition. Now, that’s a big business opportunity.

U.S. adults made more toy-related purchases for themselves, surpassing the three-to-five-year-old demographic.

The world’s largest beer companies are looking to capture the non-alcoholic beer market.

Some brands like Lululemon and Olaplex are embracing the rise of #dupe subculture.

Disney and Netflix increase investment in live experiences to match changing consumer preferences.

More young people are ditching college and picking up skilled trades.

Job title inflation is rising, and the implications are not insignificant.

Nearshoring in Mexico is surging as U.S. businesses look to reduce reliance on China’s manufacturing.

Starbucks is the latest American restaurant chain to add boba to its menu - confirms boba-inspired drinks launch this summer.

U.S. fast-food chains are opening thousands of stores in China’s smaller towns as its population ditches megacities like Shanghai.

Restaurant-goers are spending thousands of dollars to snag reservations in New York on the secondary market.

The top 1% are bored with standard supercars.

Several factors, including the significant risk of an orbital skirmish, are driving an increase in space activity.

One in five shoppers have accidentally stolen items via self-checkout.

Sales of new superyachts fell 17% last year.

Flowers are much more than a garnish for food and drinks—they are the main ingredient.

The number of stores open 24/7 has significantly dropped post-pandemic. New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are no exceptions.

Chase is the latest to launch a so-called retail media network like Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, and Target’s Roundel.

Fast-food restaurants embrace AI to optimize their supply chain and increase order sizes and the frequency of visits.

On the death of the comedy blockbuster.

Nike expects revenue to decrease in the first half of FY2024, citing fierce competition from On and Hoka.

New bookstores are popping up across the United States, but these aren’t your old-school traditional stores.

A look at why restaurant brands are ditching exclusive food delivery platform partnerships.

Businesses are now trying to implement subscription models at grocery stores and to improve sleep quality.

Gen Z and Millennials are increasing their usage of BNPL solutions for daily essentials like garbage bags and lighter fluids.

Family offices increase exposure to alternative investments for illiquidity premiums.

Whole Foods announces Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, following the trend of smaller stores in the grocery retail sector.

Lawyers get big paydays as U.S. corporations work to unravel $340 billion in DEI commitments.

Cities hate these communities, so why does Private Equity love them?

Businesses are cashing in on the “buying frenzy” from doomsday preppers predicting end-of-the-world circumstances.

Counter-Strike generated $980 million in 2023 using “loot boxes,” a disguised form of unregulated gambling.

Investment firm farmland holdings increased 800% to $16.2 billion between 2008 and the second quarter of 2023.

A look at why America's snacks are getting more spicy.