The running list of retail deals in 2026
Retail deals in 2026 include 99 IPOs and acquisitions by Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond.
· Retail Dive· July 8, 2026
Company
Vibe
Vibe is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 9 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Jersey Mike’s IPO Highlights the Power of Disciplined MULO Growth
The sandwich giant's initial public offering underscores the value of scalable franchising and operational execution in a challenging economic landscape.
· Street Fight· July 7, 2026
What Walmart’s Vibe.co deal means for CTV, retail media convergence
Walmart's acquisition of the CTV ad platform Vibe.co aims to lower advertising barriers for mid-market brands while competing with Amazon’s mature media business.
· Retail Dive· June 30, 2026
Walmart gets bullish on advertising business with Vibe.co acquisition
The mass retailer is expanding its ad-tech capabilities with a $1.4 billion deal for a connected TV platform to enhance its full-funnel advertising strategy for brand partners.
· Retail Dive· June 24, 2026
Walmart’s Vibe Acquisition Shows Its Advertising Ambitions
Walmart's acquisition of CTV platform Vibe.co signals a move to provide small and mid-market brands with performance-driven advertising tools tied to shopper data.
· Street Fight· June 24, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken Spices Up San Diego With New Opening
Houston TX Hot Chicken opens in San Diego's Gaslamp district
· Franchising.com· August 2, 2024
Duck Donuts® Partners with Vibes to Launch QuackChat, a New SMS & Mobile Wallet Rewards Program
Duck Donuts launches QuackChat with Vibes, a new SMS rewards program.
· Franchising.com· April 11, 2024
Hooters Wins 2024 Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program
Hooters wins 2024 Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program.
· Franchising.com· March 12, 2024
Top Players in Franchise Development: Jeff Vickers
Jeff Vickers discusses his decade-long involvement with Which Wich and the brand's unique vibe.
· 1851 Franchise· August 26, 2016