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Tue, Sep 29, 9:33 PM ET
Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
The mass retailer is discounting home and apparel products as consumer sentiment sours heading into the holidays, with some analysts reading the move as strengt
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Adobe forecasts record $275.1B in US holiday online sales, up 6.7% year over year
Adobe Analytics expects discounts to drive record e-commerce spending this season, with many shoppers using deals to stock up on essentials rather than only gif
Retaildive · +9 outlets
Walmart CEO John Furner addresses dynamic pricing concerns as digital shelf labels expand
Furner issued a letter saying Walmart does not use personal information to set prices, but critics point to a company patent that they say leaves the door open.
Retaildive · +12 outlets
Japan August retail sales rise 2.7% year over year, missing forecasts as autos lead gains
METI downgraded its view on retail sales for the first time since September 2025 as the seasonally adjusted three-month moving average posted a third straight d
finance.biggo.com · +14 outlets
South Korea industrial output, retail sales and facility investment all fall in August
The broad declines across production, consumption and capital spending point to weakening momentum in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
The Korea Times · +14 outlets
CarMax Q2 FY2027 earnings beat on jump in used-vehicle sales, plans to resume buyback
The used-car retailer reported revenue of $7.88B and EPS of $1.16 as management initiatives lifted profit, and said it will restart share repurchases.
qz.com · +3 outlets
US retail sales rose modestly in August, marking 11th straight month of growth
Multiple trackers, including NRF and the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, showed continued but modest gains in August even as inflation weighed on consumer sentiment.
Insideradio.com · +14 outlets
Inflation pushes consumer sentiment to a four-month low
Despite dimmer views on prices and business conditions, consumers have shown no sign of cutting spending.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Costco continues gaining momentum in fresh food as shoppers seek value
The warehouse club is expanding its fresh assortment and food court offerings as grocery inflation pushes shoppers toward lower-priced options.
Grocery Dive · +7 outlets
Walmart, Target and Aldi compete for value shoppers as grocery and style strategies shift
Retailers are repositioning merchandise and pricing to capture consumers trading down amid persistent food inflation.
thestreet.com · +13 outlets
Spain retail sales fall 0.4% in August, second straight monthly decline
The drop raised expectations of ECB rate cuts as eurozone consumer demand softens.
TradingView · +7 outlets
McDonald's outlines decade-long investment plan to upgrade menu, technology and restaurants
The chain is targeting 250 basis points of restaurant-level efficiency gains backed by equipment and process investments.
Restaurantdive · +8 outlets
Costco seen as recession-resilient retail king as valuation premium draws scrutiny
Analysts debate whether Costco's premium valuation is justified by its resilient membership model and steady traffic.
The Motley Fool · +3 outlets
Trump and Xi summit in Washington yields limited progress on tariffs
The inconclusive talks leave consumer goods importers facing continued tariff uncertainty.
Retail News Asia · +14 outlets
Retailers and consumers brace for lean-inventory holiday season
Forecasters expect inventory discipline and early shopping as retailers navigate tepid sentiment and value hunting.
Retaildive · +5 outlets
The Warehouse Group returns to profit in FY2026 amid difficult retail market
The New Zealand retailer's turnaround gains traction even as broader retail conditions remain challenging.
thepost.co.nz · +2 outlets
Walmart consolidates merchant teams to sharpen focus on fashion, home and beauty
The retail giant is merging its style-oriented businesses nearly 20 years after its failed Project Impact fashion push.
Retaildive · +1 outlets
Best Buy to launch storefront on TikTok Shop
Customers will be able to buy products directly through the social commerce platform with orders fulfilled by the retailer.
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