Secondhand shopping is booming.  Some 76% of consumers say they’ve bought secondhand within the last year, and one in three say that more than one-quarter of all their purchases are secondhand, according to a 2026 study from The Consumer Collective.  For retailers in the resale space, that growing appetite presents an opportunity for significant growth. […]

Americans may say they want healthier restaurant meals, but getting them to choose a salad over a burger, sandwich, or another convenient option is a challenge. For restaurant chains built around fresh ingredients and premium-priced meals, the pressure has only intensified as customers rethink how frequently they eat out and how much they spend when […]

Shopping in-person for balloons and supplies for special event parties became a lot more difficult after Party City shut down over 700 of its stores after its 2024 bankruptcy. Consumers could try checking out Walmart or Target, but the choices at those stores are very limited compared to what Party City offered. Shoppers can always […]