Costco's quarterly results beat expectations on membership and fuel-driven traffic, reinforcing its defensive position among mass retailers.

Third-party retailers can now offer Prime shipping on their own websites, extending Amazon's logistics business beyond its marketplace.

Walmart's pledge not to set individual prices comes as algorithmic pricing faces growing scrutiny from regulators and shoppers.

Steady sales growth suggests the US consumer has held up despite elevated prices and interest rates.

The standoff highlights rising friction over AI agents that scrape or transact inside retailers' storefronts.

The reported bet on fast delivery deepens Amazon's competition with Indian quick commerce players in a fast-growing market.

The fast food giant is betting on personalization, menu innovation and a new ad network to lift traffic.

The closures are part of the chain's turnaround plan focused on stores that cannot deliver its intended customer experience.

The warehouse club's expansion plan extends its warehouse footprint into new US and international markets.

The first monthly decline in nearly a year raised questions about the resilience of Canadian consumer spending.

Forecasters expect record holiday spending driven largely by price increases rather than unit growth.

Slower same-store sales growth at Olive Garden outweighed strength at Darden's other brands.

The partnership makes Tapestry one of the first apparel groups to sell inside Google's AI shopping ecosystem.

Leadership changes come as Target works to reverse sales declines under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.

Weak UK demand and record order reductions point to pressure on retailers ahead of the holiday season.

Contactless payment expansion follows Walmart's push into digital payments and checkout automation.

Franchisee distress signals broader stress among casual and family dining operators facing weak traffic.

Target is adapting its store design to local aesthetic standards as part of a broader turnaround effort.