The 10 Quickest Fast-Food Drive-Thrus in America
Wendy’s drive-thru lanes struggle, while Chick-fil-A has the fastest service

Discount Tire unveils drive-thru store prototype
The “Pit Pass” store features “embedded tire scanners, digital displays, online ordering and appointment-focused booking

REI commits to closing stores on Black Friday forever
All 178 stores, its distribution locations, call centers and headquarters — will close every year on Black Friday.

WSJ Report: Retail real estate is having a big year
The United States’ retail vacancy rate in the second quarter fell to its lowest level in at least 15 years—6.1%.

Genghis Grill debuting prototype focused on convenience
Former Jimmy John’s CEO is cutting Genghis Grill’s square footage and modernizing the brand.

Walmart to acquire robotic e-grocery fulfillment technologies provider
Walmart is taking a big step forward in its efforts to streamline its supply chain and automatically fill online orders from its stores.