Consumer Spending Is Strong But Household Finances Tell A Different Story
Americans are still spending, but elevated credit card debt and pockets of financial stress reveal an increasingly uneven picture for consumers.
Black Cat Frappuccino Arrives As Starbucks Faces A Critical Holiday Test
Starbucks enters holiday season with updated menu options, refreshed stores and rising sales even as contract negotiations and labor-backed boycott remain unresolved.
Hermès Makes Customers Wait For A Birkin. Here’s Why Scarcity Is A Billion-Dollar Strategy
Hermès makes customers wait for a Birkin, and it pays off. Here’s why scarcity works, and three lessons founders can use in their own business.
AI Is Creating A Secondary Retail Leaderboard
As more shoppers use AI to compare products, brand rankings are shifting. Euromonitor data shows AI visibility doesn’t always follow sales.
Plaza Pochote Commercial Center / FAMM Arquitectura
Plaza Pochote is a commercial development designed by FAMM Arquitectura in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Located along the town’s main road, the project responds to a predominantly linear pattern of…