Traditionally, when you talk about McDonald’s and gas, you’re not referencing filling up at the pump. The fast-food giant, however, has made a deal to give consumers discounted gas in partnership with Shell. That move is part of the chain’s efforts to deliver broader value to customers without necessarily having the lowest prices. “We’ve listened […]

After closing dozens of stores and offloading a brand, one of the fashion industry’s best-known groups is continuing to reshape its retail footprint. The company ended its latest fiscal year with fewer stores overall, even as it continued opening locations for one of its biggest brands. The contrasting moves highlight how fashion retailers are increasingly […]

Gambling keeps growing in the United States, but that does not tell the full story as to why some casinos still fail. The U.S. commercial gaming industry reached a record high in 2025, generating $78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), a 9.2% increase over the previous year, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. Despite those increases, a number of […]