The layoffs hit Amazon's Stores division overseeing core e-commerce, part of broader white-collar restructuring.

Steady consumer spending signals resilience despite affordability concerns heading into the holidays.

The steep drop reflects continued weakness in the world's largest auto market.

The retailer faces political backlash over claims its parking lots were used for immigration enforcement staging.

Amazon's fall event drove bargain hunting at rival retailers but household spend fell short of June Prime Day.

Forecasts show solid holiday spending even as consumers worry about jobs and debt.

The divergence highlights weak domestic demand against strong export volumes from Tesla's Shanghai plant.

A month-end surge narrowed the decline for electric and hybrid vehicle retail in China.

A heavy economic calendar puts September retail sales and inflation data in focus alongside Q3 bank earnings.

The pilot blends third-party marketplace items with Walmart's store fulfillment network.

The retailer expands fast fulfillment options ahead of peak season.

The pledge follows scrutiny of retail pricing tactics including dynamic and surge pricing.

The apparel group's overseas markets drove strong earnings growth.

The decision shifts defense obligations for opioid litigation to the retailer's insurers.

Job market and debt concerns are weighing on planned seasonal spending.

The franchise operator weighs portfolio changes while testing co-branded pizza and frozen yogurt locations.

The warehouse club expands fulfillment choices amid intensifying grocery delivery competition.

The closures add to a wave of store shutdowns among specialty apparel retailers.