Walmart lowers prices on thousands of items as Trump claims credit for deal
Walmart and Sam's Club announced broad price cuts across beef, Coca-Cola, and other products, with Trump claiming the move came at his request, though retailers
WSJ · +14 outlets
Eurozone retail sales rise 1.6% annually in May, beat expectations
Eurozone retail sales growth accelerated in May to 1.6% year-over-year, slightly beating forecasts, with food spending leading gains across the currency union.
VT Markets · +14 outlets
Retail job losses accelerate as restaurant and apparel chains cut staff
New employment data reveals significant job cuts across retail and restaurant sectors, with multiple chains closing locations and reducing workforce amid consum
Restaurant Dive · +14 outlets
Hong Kong retail sales jump 7.9% in May as online spending surges
Hong Kong retail sales accelerated 7.9% in May with a 13-month growth streak, boosted by strong online spending and tourism recovery, though the market shows in
MSN · +5 outlets
Retailers face inflation accusations as Walmart and Albertsons probed for price-gouging
Walmart, Albertsons, and other retailers are accused of artificially inflating gas prices at their pump locations, drawing regulatory scrutiny.
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Walmart becomes top US retailer by revenue as ecommerce and ad business scale
Walmart has solidified its position as the leading US retailer while expanding high-margin advertising and marketplace segments.
Progressive Grocer · +14 outlets
Online retail share returns to pre-Covid levels as major ecommerce firms risk insolvency
Online retail's share of total sales has fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, creating viability challenges for some major ecommerce operators.
Retail Week · +14 outlets
Target replacing Ulta Beauty shops with own beauty studio after 5-year partnership
Target is ending its partnership with Ulta Beauty and launching its own in-store beauty studio, signaling a shift in beauty retail strategy.
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India auto retail sales hit record 21.8% growth in June, led by SUVs and two-wheelers
India's automotive retail sector surged 21.8% year-over-year in June, reaching record volumes with strong demand for SUVs, two-wheelers, and tractors.
Firstpost · +11 outlets
Walmart advertising business reaches $6 billion as retailer monetizes customer data
Walmart's advertising platform has grown to $6 billion in annual revenue, reflecting the retailer's success in selling targeted ad space to brands.
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Costco implements AI-driven pricing change without advance member notice
Costco introduced an AI-based pricing system that surprised members, marking a significant operational shift in how the warehouse club sets prices.
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Singapore retail sales cool in May, missing forecasts after 4-month rally
Singapore retail sales growth eased in May, hitting a 4-month low and missing expectations after a strong spring stretch.
Singapore Business Review · +6 outlets
Back-to-school shopping starts early as families seek deals amid cost pressures
Retailers are seeing a surge in early back-to-school shopping as families contend with higher utility bills and other expenses, driving demand for discounts.
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Amazon celebrates 35 years while expanding retail, cloud, and AI capabilities
Amazon, now 35 years old, continues evolving beyond its retail roots into cloud services and artificial intelligence.
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QSR traffic fell 4.4% in May as quick-service restaurant visits declined sharply
Quick-service restaurant visits dropped 4.4% in May, marking the worst month of 2026 for QSR traffic.
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Dick's Sporting Goods adds $99 membership fee to compete with Costco and Amazon
Dick's Sporting Goods launched a paid membership program with an annual $99 fee, mimicking the loyalty model of Costco and Amazon.
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Retailers report 3.4% same-store sales growth in June despite 1.3% price increases
June same-store sales rose 3.4% with modest 1.3% average item price increases, suggesting mixed consumer spending patterns.
Quiver Quantitative · +12 outlets
Fiserv data shows small business sales up 2.4% in June as retail rebounds
Small business sales rebounded in June, rising 2.4% with higher ticket transactions and retail activity strengthening.
Chain Store Age · +8 outlets