Alicia Thorpe

A brewing controversy involving tech mogul Elon Musk and Disney CEO Bob Iger has taken a bitter turn, with Musk publicly demanding Iger's immediate termination.

NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show brought together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of retail. With over 40,000 attendees, 100 speaking sessions, and 1,000 exhibitors this year, the conference is the world’s leading annual retail event.

The Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns and halftime shows — it’s also a battleground for advertisers vying for consumer attention on one of the biggest commercial stages of the year. As the country finalizes preparations for Super Bowl LVIII, the impact of commercials on retail sales has become a topic of interest. The big question: Are they worth the money?

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at banning TikTok in the United States. Now the bill moves to the Senate, and if it passes, it will force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, or else it will be banned in the U.S.

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, retailers nationwide are experiencing one of the summer's key shopping events. How do you think consumer behavior for the Fourth of July will evolve in the coming years?

Farm equipment giant John Deere announced this week that it will be pulling back on some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

While inflation continues to erode the U.S. dollar and force budget reductions, many pet owners are refusing to surrender.

Subway has been hit with a lawsuit alleging it “falsely advertises” the amount of meat in its steak and cheese sandwiches.

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Black Friday seems to have transformed from a one-day retail event into a season-long frenzy of deals and discounts spanning weeks — or even months. As early promotions and heightened e-commerce strategies blur the lines between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, some have begun to question whether the holiday shopping season has outgrown its traditional calendar boundaries.