Archive snapshot · Consumer
Mon, Sep 28, 9:32 PM ET
Walmart CEO John Furner vows no personalized pricing as chain expands digital shelf labels
Walmart will not use AI or customer data to set personalized prices, though critics note a patent and the Sparky assistant keep dynamic pricing questions alive.
Retaildive · +15 outlets
US retail sales rise for 11th straight month in August, NRF and CNBC monitor show
Modest August growth extends the longest streak in years, signaling resilient consumer spending despite inflation concerns.
foodmarket.com · +14 outlets
Holiday online sales forecast to top $275 billion as shoppers also stockpile essentials
Adobe projects record e-commerce spending, with many consumers using seasonal deals for necessities rather than gifts.
Retaildive · +2 outlets
Amazon quick commerce bet grows to $3 billion
The investment escalates its challenge to fast-delivery rivals.
Inside Retail Asia · +14 outlets
Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour and other apparel giants fight for comeback as brands lose billions
Once-dominant apparel names are struggling as consumer preferences shift.
Stocktwits · +7 outlets
Walmart's grocery business emerges as its answer to Amazon Prime
Groceries are increasingly central to Walmart's membership strategy.
PYMNTS.com · +8 outlets
Walmart, Aldi and Kroger follow Costco's lead on pricing and membership strategy
Grocery rivals are mimicking Costco's model for loyalty and value as competition intensifies.
thestreet.com · +13 outlets
Costco sustains same-day delivery gains as growth extends across retail operations
E-commerce and fuel savings are fueling broader membership gains at the warehouse club.
Mass Market Retailers · +5 outlets
Target opens gray-painted store in the Hamptons, dropping signature red exterior
The location-specific design breaks from Target's standard branding as it tests upscale-market formats.
CRE Daily · +6 outlets
Apple and Amazon face revived UK consumer lawsuit over product sales
The revived claim challenges the retail practices of the two tech giants in the UK market.
Reuters · +10 outlets
UK retail sales slump deepens in September as orders hit record low
British retailers face a deepening downturn heading into the holiday season.
fibre2fashion.com · +7 outlets
McDonald's invests in franchisee rent relief and store productivity under Next playbook
The chain targets major efficiency gains via equipment and process investments.
Restaurantdive · +3 outlets
Walmart consolidates fashion, home and beauty merchant teams in style-focused reorganization
Nearly two decades after Project Impact, Walmart is merging merchandising groups to sharpen its style business.
Retaildive · +1 outlets
Ross Stores posts 13.3% sales growth
The off-price retailer reported strong comparable growth.
AD HOC NEWS · +3 outlets
Gift card scam hits Walmart, Target and CVS shoppers
A growing fraud scheme targets major retailers' gift card programs.
thestreet.com · +6 outlets
Walmart opens 33 new stores, confirms locations for 14
The warehouse-format expansion adds to Walmart's physical footprint.
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Consumers shifting to essentials over gifts this holiday season, Adobe data shows
Shoppers are increasingly using holiday promotions to stock up on necessities.
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