In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

With growing disposable income, tweens and teens use shopping as a means of expressing their independence. Offering inexpensive items in visually stimulating one-stop shops all over the country, Five Below caters to young shoppers with thrifty and energetic sensibilities.

With the collapse of major retail chains like Toys 'R' Us, teen and tween shoppers have been left largely ignored when it comes to taste, experience, and price. Five Below is stepping into the market, winning over the hearts and wallets of young shoppers with its novelty stores and accessible price-points.

As food prices remain high, Americans are focusing on how to maximize loyalty programs to stretch their dollars. Grocery stores and app-based food retailers are enhancing loyalty programs with noticeable pay-offs for membership fees and special gifts to keep the feeling of splurging alive.

After the launch of its Swift convenience stores in 2021, Iceland is expanding the chain with four locations in London. With the pandemic and cost of living crisis impacting people’s shopping behaviours, supermarkets are switching up their formats to meet demands for convenience and affordability.