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Sun, Jun 28, 9:35 PM ET
Amazon surpasses Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon has overtaken Walmart as America's biggest retailer, marking the first time since the Sears era that a competitor has held the top position.
MSN · +14 outlets
Japan retail sales surge 5.3% in May, highest since Nov 2023
Japan's May retail sales rose 5.3% year-over-year, the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by wage gains and subsidies boosting consumer demand across au
Bloomberg.com · +12 outlets
US online retail spending surges during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day drove significant online spending growth as consumers pursued discounts amid concerns about wallet tightness, with Adobe and other tracking sho
Fortune · +14 outlets
China retail sales decline for first time since 2022
China's May retail sales fell, marking the first decline since 2022 and highlighting persistent weakness in domestic consumer demand.
The Daily Star · +14 outlets
Jack in the Box closes 70 locations, plans up to 200 more
Jack in the Box is shuttering 70 stores immediately with plans to close up to 200 additional locations, signaling significant operational restructuring.
MSN · +14 outlets
Walmart unveils 'store of the future' concept with AI assistant
Walmart opened a new store concept featuring revolutionary AI-powered technologies designed to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Inquirer.com · +14 outlets
Walmart expands retail media operations with Vibe.co acquisition
Walmart is acquiring Vibe.co to expand its retail media network and advertising capabilities, strengthening its position in the high-growth sector.
MSN · +14 outlets
Saks bankruptcy exit provides Exemplar with 49 stores, faces $9B sales target
Saks' bankruptcy exit has been resolved with Exemplar acquiring 49 stores but facing a challenging $9 billion annual sales target.
TechStock²
Walmart advertising revenues surge, demonstrating retail media ROI
Walmart's advertising revenues are climbing significantly, showing that its retail media business is delivering returns as brands increase spending.
MSN · +4 outlets
Costco to open 9 new stores next month across US
Costco announced plans to open 9 new warehouse locations next month, with at least one store planned for Ontario, signaling confidence in North American expansi
MSN · +14 outlets
Nike pursues retail strategy shift to reverse sales slump
Nike is rewriting its retail strategy to combat declining sales, signaling a major shift in how the apparel brand approaches its store and wholesale channels.
sekbernews.id
Nike earnings reveal consumer spending as key stock-market test
Nike's upcoming earnings report is being watched as a bellwether for overall US consumer spending and retail health.
CryptoDaily · +8 outlets
Red Robin plans sale of over 100 restaurants amid rising debt
Red Robin is planning to divest more than 100 restaurants to manage rising debt levels, signaling financial stress in casual dining.
mibolsillo.co · +4 outlets
Walmart's grocery growth outpaces overall retail sector
Walmart is experiencing strong grocery sales growth, indicating that value retail is winning significant market share from competitors.
MSN · +14 outlets
UK retail sales slump to weakest seasonal level in over 2 years
UK June retail sales fell to their weakest seasonal level in more than two years, signaling continued consumer pressure in Britain.
Fibre2Fashion · +14 outlets
Retail media partnerships expand as brands invest in point-of-sale advertising
Retailers are steadily expanding retail media operations as brands allocate more budget to in-store and digital advertising.
Ad-hoc-news.de · +14 outlets
Homeplus nears liquidation as funding deadlock disrupts Korea retail
South Korea's Homeplus is approaching liquidation amid funding challenges, shifting retail sales dynamics across the country.
Chosunbiz
Inside the $187 billion Chinese mega retailer targeting Britain
A major Chinese retailer with $187 billion in operations is expanding into the UK market, signaling aggressive international growth.
The Times

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