Some people swear by their neighborhood farmers’ market or mom-and-pop shop when it comes to grocery shopping, while others prefer the weekly sales and money-saving loyalty programs of national chains ...

Small retailers adopt self-ordering kiosks, bringing chain-level technology to neighborhood stores without sacrificing personal service.

Holiday shopping is in full swing, but city dwellers may have fewer options for buying in person than they did a few years ago. That's because many large chain stores are pulling out of central cities ...

There was a time when every town seemed to have a hardware store, diner, feed shop, auto parts counter, or family-owned business where everyone knew your name. Over the years, many of those places ...

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 ...

Nationwide pizza chains are being forced to close restaurants as sales slump - and consumer experts know who's to blame.

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