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Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) appointed Steve Cirulis as its new chief financial officer and chief strategy officer as part of a broader leadership reset tied to its turnaround plan.

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) plans to ban all vape product sales from its e-commerce platform as early as this week, following pressure from U.S. state attorneys general.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) disclosed executive changes as it advances plans to separate its beverage and coffee businesses into two standalone companies in early 2027.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported total sales of $46.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking an increase from the $45.1 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025.

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) executed definitive agreements to sell its Pizza Hut restaurant brand for $2.7 billion in the aggregate.

Vince Holding (NASDAQ:VNCE) reported a 10.5% increase in first-quarter net sales to $64 million, driven by expansion across its direct-to-consumer and wholesale segments.

Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 5, 2026, reporting revenue of $559.2 million and a comparable store sales decline of 5.4%.

HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan, commonly known as a "poison pill," intended to protect corporate assets against potential hostile takeover attempts.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) reported an unexpected rise in profit margins and its first quarterly top-line expansion in over four years, signaling that its comprehensive brand overhaul is beginning to resonate with retail consumers.

The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) reported a net loss for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, reflecting the persistent operational difficulties home furnishings retailers face as sticky inflation and elevated mortgage rates suppress discretionary consumer spending.