About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation ...

Shoppers are walking into 2026 with a very different retail map than they had even a year ago. Big chains are trimming locations, specialty brands are rethinking how many storefronts they really need, ...

Exterior of a TGI Fridays restaurant - Brett_hondow/Getty Images Just about everyone has their favorite restaurant chain. Whether it's a beloved local chain specific to your region, or simply an old ...

Independent Edinburgh coffee shop owners have addressed their concerns as big chains continue to open new venues in their neighbourhood. A number of hospitality retailers have opened in Bruntsfield ...

As big chains dominate full-basket trips and specialty stores thrive on short, mission-driven visits, CPG brands must adapt with dual strategies and channel-specific innovation to win across both ...

Sales are softening at big chains and independent shops aren’t selling as many extras. Competition, diet trends and consumer anxiety may all be playing a part. Jerry Carollo, the owner of Prima Pizza ...