New Directions in Marketing Campaigns
AMC Theatres has launched the AMC Popcorn Pass, a new annual benefit that lets AMC Stubs members enjoy 50% off a large AMC Perfectly Popcorn every day, for just $29.99+tax per year. The AMC Popcorn Pass brings added value to one of cinema’s most iconic traditions. With a one-time annual purchase, AMC Stubs members unlock […]
El Pollo Loco has opened its 500th restaurant, located in Colorado Springs. The new location builds on the brand’s 50-year legacy of bringing fire-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired cuisine to new communities. The 500th restaurant comes amid a year of steady expansion, with 10 new openings in 2025, the majority outside of California where the brand […]
Amazon has introduced a new concept in Plymouth Meeting, PA, designed to make grocery shopping easier. Customers can now quickly and easily shop Whole Foods Market’s full selection of natural and organic grocery items alongside national name-brand groceries and everyday essentials from Amazon all in one location, giving them more of what they want in […]
automated micro-fulfillment center that houses over 12,000 unique items, enabling customers to order additional products via QR codes while shopping in-store or through online delivery and pickup options. To enable this expanded selection, Whole Foods constructed a 10,000-square-foot automated micro-fulfillment center within the existing store’s back-of-house area. This micro-fulfillment center houses over 12,000 unique items […]
Clarins has launched the AI Skin Observer dedicated to advanced skin analysis. This new cutting-edge device is currently being deployed in 20 stores worldwide, including John Lewis Oxford Street in London, Printemps Haussmann in Paris and Macy’s Herald Square in New York. The AI Skin Observer leverages both biophysical sensors and face pictures with multiple […]
Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has opened its new Intuit TurboTax flagship store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, reimagining the future of personal and small business tax filing to deliver the ultimate done-for-you tax experience. The opening of the new Intuit TurboTax flagship store […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 4,000th restaurant, located in Manhattan, KS. The new restaurant includes the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to retrieve digital orders without leaving their cars. It also features Chipotle’s new High-Efficiency Equipment Package, which enables higher cooking volumes and consistent batching, a Dual Sided Plancha […]
Allbirds is demonstrating its commitment to making better things in a better way, with the latest addition to its lineup of footwear: Remix. Born from a pioneering partnership with Blumaka, a leader in converting recycled foam into world class footwear products, and Circ®, a leading innovator in textile-to-textile recycling, Remix styles give second life to […]
PMI WW Brands, LLC, the company behind the Stanley 1913 brand, has launched its new Take Back program, to help consumers responsibly recycle their Stanley 1913 products.Consumers can easily log their products on the Stanley 1913 website, generate a prepaid shipping label or QR code, and return items at no cost. Graham Nearn, Chief Product […]
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., and Leevers Supermarkets have opened a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas. Located in Overland, Mo., the store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items […]
T&T Supermarket Inc., Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, has announced its second store in Southern California at the Crossroads Marketplace Chino Hills, set to open in Fall 2026. Following the announcement of their upcoming store in the Great Park community of Irvine, this 61,000-sq. ft. store will mark T&T’s sixth planned location in the U.S. […]
Sam’s Club has announced a major milestone in its ‘Made Without’ journey: 96% of its Member’s Mark food and beverage products now meet the program’s goals, with full achievement expected by year’s end. The ‘Made Without’ list includes over 40 distinct ingredients, such as artificial colors, aspartame and high-fructose corn syrup, that were identified based […]
Starbucks recently launched Starting 5, a new program in which a lineup of five coffeehouses test new innovations before they roll out nationally. These tests are part of a broader transformation. Recent Starting 5 tests include: Protein Cold Foam: A creamy, protein – packed cold foam topping with approximately 15 grams of protein. In the […]
Amazon Pharmacy has launched Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks, which will allows patients to pick up prescriptions within minutes of their medical appointment. The Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks service brings the pharmacist to the patient—delivering the same trusted clinical service they would expect at a pharmacy counter, but on the patient’s own terms and without the wait, helping […]
OnMed continues to transform the way people access care, with new OnMed CareStations at Fiesta Mart locations in Fort Worth and Missouri City. These CareStations – conveniently placed within trusted neighborhood grocery stores– represent another step in expanding healthcare access in everyday spaces. Shoppers will now have the ability to connect instantly with licensed clinicians […]
Walmart is launching its Auto Care Centers (ACCs) of the Future, a groundbreaking step in reimagining car care for customers, with the first of 10 locations now open in Fayetteville, AR. The new ACCs aim to modernize Walmart’s auto services by blending in-store expertise with digital convenience, featuring a contactless service model that lets customers […]
Ann-Arbor-based, RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts, has announced its first flagship retail store in Rochester Hills, MI. The store is a first-of-its-kind in the aftermarket industry that will allow enthusiasts to gather in an interactive environment when buying aftermarket accessories. Customers will be inspired to […]
20/20NOW, a pioneer in ocular telehealth using patented exam processes, has contracted with Walmart Vision Centers to launch tele-optometry services in thirty-one Wisconsin stores. These locations will offer on-demand access to remote, independent doctors who perform comprehensive digital eye exams for scheduled and walk-in patients. This new arrangement helps expand the company’s national reach and […]
Stanton Optical, a leading retail brand is expanding on-site clinical services to 35 locations nationwide in partnership with Physicians Eyecare Group. This expansion brings new diagnostic tools and treatments for retinal health, increasing access to advanced care for millions of Americans. Dr. Egla Suarez, an independent eye doctor with Physicians Eyecare Group, said, “By using […]
Sam’s Club plans to double membership, and more than double sales over the next 8–10 years. The club model is being redefined through omnichannel innovation and experiences like Scan & Go. Sam’s Club Pres. & CEO, Chris Nicholas, said, “This is one of the fastest, most scalable transformations happening in retail today.” As part of […]