Nike's softer results and job cuts come as the sportswear giant works to rebuild its wholesale and product strategy amid a broad slowdown.

Bain and Deloitte project record US holiday spending, with inflation and online growth driving the milestone rather than a surge in volumes.

Weaker sentiment readings land as Fed officials warn inflation may not return to the 2% target until 2028, pressuring discretionary retail demand.

The blinking electronic tags help shoppers and workers locate items, advancing Walmart's broader push into in-store automation and dynamic pricing.

Meta is extending its AI assistant from consumers to merchants, adding a new channel for small retailers to handle everyday tasks.

DashOS ties customer data from multiple ordering channels together as the delivery giant pushes further into merchants' core software stack.

Both retail giants are expanding tools and AI agents that make them the backbone of third-party sellers' operations, not just places to buy ads.

Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia posted September gains on hybrid and truck demand, while GM's quarterly volume declined and Stellantis held steady.

Nissan remains the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the US for 13 straight months, a rare bright spot among legacy automakers.

Target joins other retailers in trimming prices as shoppers remain stretched by inflation and hunt for value on everyday goods.

Adobe data shows AI-referred shoppers convert and spend more per visit, though payment firms caution that agentic shopping still lacks reliable verification.

Vandemore takes over from longtime CFO Harmit Singh, bringing nearly a decade of footwear experience to the denim brand.

The Oct. 6-7 event pulls holiday spending earlier and pressures rivals to match Amazon's promotional calendar.

The fintech's crypto expansion tests whether listing tokens inside a mass-market consumer app can move prices and drive retail adoption.

Online grocery sales continue to climb while in-store volumes slip, reshaping how supermarkets allocate labor and shelf space.

The Oregon suit seeks $200 per member and adds to scrutiny of supply chain disclosures at large retailers.

Lynch arrives from Conde Nast as Mattel navigates a softer toy market and its post-Barbie growth strategy.

Nissan's long retail growth streak highlights how Japanese and Korean brands are outperforming Detroit rivals in the US market.