Dillard's Q2 profit beats estimates, boosted by tariff refunds and litigation gain
The department store operator reported better-than-expected profit as tariff rebates and a litigation settlement padded the bottom line, though sales barely ros
Retail Dive · +10 outlets
US retail sales data expected Friday as NRF reports momentum through July
Markets await July retail sales figures amid forecasts of a 10-month growth streak, with consumers showing resilience but some loss of momentum.
HomePage News · +14 outlets
Salmonella outbreak triggers recall of products at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's
Products sold at major grocery chains are being recalled over Salmonella concerns.
thestreet.com · +14 outlets
TikTok Shop now drives more US online sales than Target, other major retailers
The social commerce platform has surpassed several traditional retailers in US online sales volume.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
Target names Lowe's executive as first chief AI officer, adds other execs
Target hires its first chief AI officer from Lowe's and unveils fall and Halloween merchandise plans.
retaildive.com · +5 outlets
Walmart may miss comparable sales expectations, RBC warns
RBC says big-box retailers face a split quarter, with Walmart among those that could fall short of comparable sales estimates.
marketscreener.com · +6 outlets
Costco makes pricing promise as it expands with new Texas warehouses
Costco announces a pricing commitment to members while opening two new Texas warehouses as part of national expansion.
El Paso Times · +2 outlets
Panera Bread hires CMO Andrew Rebhun from Cava
Panera names Andrew Rebhun as chief marketing officer, bringing him from rival fast-casual chain Cava.
Restaurant Dive · +3 outlets
US fast-food discount wars lose punch; Burger King breaks through with creativity
Cheap meal deals are failing to drive traffic as consumers tire of discount battles, though Burger King's creative and operational improvements stand out.
finance.biggo.com · +3 outlets
Birkenstock raises 2026 revenue outlook on full-price demand, shares jump
Birkenstock lifts its sales forecast as consumers buy at full price, driving shares higher.
Finimize · +14 outlets
Cava's investment in value and wages pays off, analyst says
Cava's strategy of underpricing inflation and raising wages has driven sales growth, especially among lower-income consumers.
Restaurant Dive · +4 outlets
Amazon wants Alexa to own the shopping list before Walmart ever sees it
Amazon is positioning its Alexa assistant as the primary tool for household shopping lists, aiming to beat rivals to the consumer.
PYMNTS.com · +14 outlets
China's NEV retail sales down 17% in first week of August, penetration slips to 61.6%
New energy vehicle retail in China fell sharply in early August, with the penetration rate declining.
CnEVPost · +1 outlets
Inspire Brands opens first co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John's restaurant
The dual-brand location in Florida combines both concepts under one roof, aiming for higher average-unit volumes.
Restaurant Dive · +12 outlets
Fabletics plans to triple international footprint, enters India with Reliance
The activewear brand is opening 45 new stores over the next year and launching in India via a Reliance Brands partnership.
Retail Dive · +1 outlets
Chevrolet's 99% sales collapse ends China retail push
Chevrolet's sales in China have collapsed nearly 99%, ending the brand's retail push in the market.
Motor1.com · +3 outlets
Kroger taps digital retail expert to lead e-commerce push
The grocer hires a digital commerce executive to accelerate its online business.
FreightWaves · +4 outlets
Dine Brands' dual-brand remodels help IHOP and Applebee's avoid closures
Converting struggling single-brand locations to dual IHOP-Applebee's stores is generating sales lifts.
Restaurant Dive · +3 outlets