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Beyond Sells Zulily to Lyons Trading Company for $5 Million Beyond Inc., which owns Bed Bath & Beyond, bought the defunct retail site Zulily about a year ago for $4.5 million. After bringing life back to the online retailer, Beyond has just sold its majority stake in the brand to Lyons Trading Company for $5 million. Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eimhFjEr

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Baskin Robbins Has a Bunch of Sweet Deals for March Baskin-Robbins is offering its customers many sweet deals for the remainder of March, and these treats are sure to please discerning palates everywhere. Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/ekZBcAAf

High Prices for Snacks Are Pushing Shoppers Away Despite America’s love of snack food, it seems inflation is adding just a bit too much salt for consumers’ tastes. Snack food purchases are on the downswing, according to a recent survey of 1,000 shoppers and reports from big food producers. Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/gFtMQiq2

US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point Since 2022 Due to Tariff Concerns: How Will Consumers React? The state of the American consumer’s health appears to be in flux, largely due to economic uncertainty and policy direction initiated by President Donald Trump in the early days of his second term. Read the full discussion and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/gHzZY4KM Richard Hernandez "So, I have to buy at least $15 for delivery? Does this mean they will price competitively to the area? I like the concept , but there are a lot of players, the revised FoxTrot, Urban Corner store to name a few , that in this format as well. Time will tell, especially with a proposed expansion where this format will end up in the mix. Do I really need my beer in less than 15 minutes?" Brad Halverson "One of the big reasons Go Grocer thrives is in Chicago neighborhoods its a hassle for local residents to drive, find parking to shop (unless a chain store with a secured, monitored lot), then drive home and find another convenient parking space near their home. Store site size works, as smaller retail locations are more readily available in Chicago and convenient for walk-up traffic." Neil Saunders "With smaller grocery formats seeing growth overall, there is scope for a decent convenience store that goes beyond the basics of 7-11. I think Go Grocer has enough differentiation to cut through, and things like prepared foods should help drive traffic. That said, the grocery market is very tough and margins remain thin, so there has to be a real focus on efficiency."

Domino's Slashes Prices: Get 50% Off All Pizzas, Including New Parmesan Stuffed Crust, but There’s a Catch Domino’s has slashed prices on all its pizza offerings. Customers can enjoy half off everything on the menu, including the fast-food eatery’s new Parmesan Stuffed Crust. But there’s a catch. Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eWQgAQWN

US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point Since 2022 Due to Tariff Concerns: How Will Consumers React? The state of the American consumer’s health appears to be in flux, largely due to economic uncertainty and policy direction initiated by President Donald Trump in the early days of his second term. Read the full discussion and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eisMZkyt Lisa Goller, MBA "If 2025 continues to wallop consumers, companies and investors with whiplash as the norm, consumer sentiment will keep declining. Retailers that emphasize good value for essentials may attract new customers and earn loyalty during this tricky period." James Tenser "The combination of provocative executive actions and rising economic uncertainty is a punishing formula for consumer sentiment. Households face the stark reality that years – sometimes decades – of painstaking retirement planning may be instantly sabotaged by changes in policy." David Biernbaum "Tariffs are understood by unbiased analysts and resourceful individuals. Despite short-term worries or temporary misperceptions, I totally believe that the stock market will recharge soon enough and set new records by the end of the year."

Whole Foods Market Mac and Cheese Bites Recalled for Undeclared Allergen If you recently bought mac and cheese bites at Whole Foods Market, the product may be under recall because of a potential undeclared allergen. How can retailers strengthen allergen labeling and quality control to prevent similar issues? Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eFTi9j9t

KFC Drops New ‘Dunk It Bucket’ Featuring Mashed Potato Poppers KFC is rolling out a new menu item for fans of saucy, shareable meals: the “Dunk It Bucket.” Read more and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eNC5YrwP