Netflix revives a classic candy brand for a new era
While Netflix has operated primarily as a streaming service, it has also dipped into other areas of business. That has included forays into gaming, retail, and live experiences. These include,…
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Dollar General adopts Costco-style store strategy
Dollar General wants to be more than just a cheap place to buy groceries and household staples. The retailer has invested heavily in improving its stores. That’s perhaps not a…
Beloved fashion brand makes surprising Shein move
A popular fashion retailer built its name promising shoppers a different kind of clothing business, one that is rooted in sustainability, minimalism, and affordable luxury. A Millennial favorite, the company…
Award-winning brewery in Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces sale
When a company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, it gives up control of its future. Financing can fall through, and courts can decide that the owner’s plans don’t best…
Where are Amazon’s headquarters? Seattle and beyond
Jef Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie Scott, drove from New York City to Seattle to start Amazon.com in a rented garage. They stayed there and made Washington’s biggest city the…
Major pet supplies store franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The pet industry has shown economic strength after sales rose about 3.7% in 2025, reaching $158 billion, according to the American Pet Products Association‘s 2026 State of the Industry Report.…
Walmart layoffs raise new fears about the economy
On paper, the U.S. economy might seem strong. There were 115,000 jobs added in April, beating expectations. But much of that growth came from health care and social assistance positions.…
Iconic family dining chain survived bankruptcy, lost 750 stores
In the 1970s and 1980s, ice cream counters were a key part of family dining. That grew from the days when neighborhood pharmacies offered diner-style menus complete with a full…
Upscale McDonald’s rival quietly closed over a dozen locations
Many fast-casual dining brands built their business by offering higher-quality food for higher prices. Chipotle, for example, charges more than Taco Bell, but few would argue that its better product…