Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I do mergers & acquisitions in retail/consumer and write about trends. Tariffs are back as a core concern area, influencing ...

McDonald's and Restaurant Brands International both offer high-yielding payouts for investors. Both have been growing their payouts for years and can make for intriguing income investments.

Britannia has jumped onto a viral trend by temporarily changing its social media name to "Britannia.Prashant," with bio, “Prashant, naam toh suna he hoga!” a move that has so far amassed 7.5 ...

As the cricket fever heats with IPL 2025 round the corner, brands are gearing up to knock it out of the park with high-impact campaigns, star-studded endorsements, and innovative marketing strategies.

A handful of retailers are bucking the trend for shop closures by opening new stores on Britain's high streets. Screwfix, Superdrug and Waitrose have all announced plans to open shops this year.

Several years ago, while preparing for one of our brand management classes at Dhaka University, we searched for a suitable example of a brand that significantly contributes to a country's GDP.

Comparison advertising is getting more confrontational as brands work harder to catch consumers’ attention, while the general tone of social media lowers the barrier to trading insults.

Between boycotts, protests, and general animosity, the U.S. might be more unpopular internationally now than any time since the days of the Iraq War. Welcome to Pariahmerica. The only thing more ...

As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, many Canadians are increasingly turning to local alternatives over American-made products. From produce to coffee and even sodas ...

As shoppers have turned to cheaper alternatives to beat inflation, retailers from CVS to Target and Walmart have invested heavily in their private-label brands over the past year, wrapping store ...