Walmart pushes back on claims digital shelf labels and AI are used to raise prices
The retailer says its expanding electronic shelf labels and AI shopping assistant do not use personal data for personalized pricing, amid consumer and regulator
ABC27 · +5 outlets
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from shopping on its platform
The block escalates the rivalry between Amazon and Meta over control of AI-mediated shopping and the data and traffic that flow through it.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Costco reports $184M in tariff refunds, says most will lower member costs
The warehouse club's disclosure highlights how tariff refunds and trade policy costs are flowing through to consumers and membership value.
New York Post · +13 outlets
Amazon offers Prime delivery on merchants' own websites at no extra fee
The move extends Amazon's fulfillment and logistics reach to third-party merchant storefronts, deepening its role in e-commerce infrastructure.
MarketScale · +14 outlets
Walmart moves into South Africa retail as Game stores wind down
Walmart's expansion into South Africa comes as Massmart's Game chain, a fixture of the market, faces closures, reshaping local retail competition.
africaninsider.com · +6 outlets
U.S. grocers including Walmart, Aldi and Kroger expand price cuts as food inflation pressures competition
Major food retailers are cutting prices and following Costco-style value strategies to defend traffic as shoppers stay cost-conscious.
Traders Union · +14 outlets
Costco announces 33 new store locations
The expansion plan extends Costco's warehouse footprint in existing and new markets, including a Gloucester opening in the UK.
WKRG · +4 outlets
Amazon adopts Costco-style worker and member benefits as it presses Prime subscribers
Amazon is borrowing from warehouse-club playbooks on pay and perks while signaling changes for Prime members, as competition for labor and loyalty intensifies.
Rolling Out · +1 outlets
Starbucks closes U.S. stores despite customer traffic returning
The coffee chain is trimming its U.S. footprint, including two St. Louis locations, as part of a broader restructuring of its store base.
openthemagazine.com · +13 outlets
Gift card scam spreads across Walmart, Target and CVS
The fraud wave highlights growing risks for retailers and consumers around tampered gift cards at major chains.
thestreet.com · +3 outlets
Alo defies China's consumer slowdown with $1.5 million in one minute and plans for 8 more stores
The athleisure brand's China performance runs counter to weak luxury and discretionary demand in the market.
fortune.com · +4 outlets
Women's apparel chain known for affordable fashion closes 120 stores
Store closures by a long-running mall retailer underscore continued pressure on mid-market apparel amid shifting consumer trends.
thestreet.com · +12 outlets
Passenger vehicle retail sales in India seen up 15-16% in September
Yes Securities attributes the projected growth to steady demand, a bright spot for India's auto retail market.
Free Press Journal · +9 outlets
UK retailers report sales drop and record order cutbacks, CBI says
The CBI survey points to weakening consumer demand and cautious ordering among UK retailers.
Asian Trader · +10 outlets
Walmart and Ulta compete for the beauty aisle
Beauty is emerging as a key battleground for mass merchants and specialty retailers seeking higher-margin traffic.
Yahoo Finance · +10 outlets
Walmart expands AI shopping tools and worker training
Walmart is pairing workforce training with AI-driven shopping features as it modernizes its retail operations.
simplywall.st · +14 outlets
Amazon Fire TV becomes a new advertising channel for Best Buy
The partnership turns connected-TV inventory into a retail media opportunity, extending Best Buy's reach into streaming ad space.
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YouTube expands shopping affiliate programme in India, adding Amazon and other retailers
The expansion deepens creator-driven e-commerce in India and links YouTube more closely to retail partners.
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