Most restaurant QR codes lead guests to the same generic page. Industry experts say that this is a missed opportunity for loyalty, data collection, and customer engagement.
BJ’s Wholesale Club strong post IPO run is meeting headwinds, as inflation, fuel volatility, tariffs, and tougher competition from Costco, Sam’s, and Walmart pressure traffic, same store sales, and investor confidence across the retail landscape.
Premium private label’s rise rolls on, as Walmart’s Bettergoods fuels premium tier growth and pressures stagnant brands. Emerging players with strong innovation and cultural pull can still win – even as inflation and shifting shopper behavior accelerate store brand adoption.
Fast-growing QSR and beverage brands are winning on personalization, customization, and protein-driven demand, with 7 Brew, dirty soda innovators, and chicken chains like Bojangles capturing surging consumer interest across CPG, foodservice, and retail in 2026.
