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Life Time, Planet Fitness earnings show K-shaped economy
Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth.But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American…
Panera Bread releases first-ever value menu with ‘Mix & Match’ deals
A steak sandwich and French onion soup from Panera Bread Co. arranged in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPanera Bread is entering the so-called value wars with its new…
DoorDash takes on Resy, OpenTable as restaurant reservation wars heat up
Now available on your favorite food delivery app: restaurant reservations. The still-simmering reservation wars of the last decade could fully reignite this year, as a shifting tech landscape pits some of the biggest players against each…
CAVA Q4 2025 earnings
Cava, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, reported record-breaking revenue for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday and forecast sales growth for fiscal year 2026.Shares surged more than 20% in midday trading on Wednesday. "While…
Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as brands embrace logistics
An assortment of Bath & Body Works products.Courtesy of Bath & Body WorksBath & Body Works Champagne Toast bodywash, with no minimum shipping threshold, is now just a click away for Amazon Prime members.The mall-favorite…
After Supreme Court ruling, industries still face higher rates
The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026.Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump's country-specific "reciprocal" tariffs are unconstitutional,…
Mattel’s American Girl brand turns 40, dolls enter a new era
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya — are displayed at the brand’s flagship store,Luke FountainThe flagship…
Toy industry pressures make digital the star
The gap is widening between rival toy makers Hasbro and Mattel — thanks in part to a 30-year-old trading card game. The toy giants have flip-flopped dominance in the space for decades, jockeying for the most coveted master licenses to…
Furniture retailers face existential threat
A worker walks through rows of American-made furniture at Warehouse Showrooms Furniture in Alexandria, Virginia, US. President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs officially took hold Thursday, as he barrels forward with his turbulent…
Wayfair (W) earnings Q4 2025
Wayfair store in Wilmette, Illinois.Courtesy: WayfairWayfair's annual sales grew last year for the first time since 2020 as the online furniture company continues to win over value-seeking consumers, the retailer announced Thursday. In…