Starbucks explores potential $39 billion takeover of Chipotle, FT reports
A reported Starbucks bid for Chipotle would combine two of the largest US restaurant chains and reshape the fast-casual landscape.
https://www.irishsun.com/ · +9 outlets
Amazon announces fresh job cuts across retail operations in the US, UK and India
The layoffs hit Amazon's retail division across three major markets as the company continues to trim costs.
Barta 24 · +14 outlets
China passenger vehicle retail sales fall 24% in September
The sharp decline reflects weak Chinese consumer demand and the phase-out effects of past subsidy programs in the world's largest auto market.
Bloomberg.com · +13 outlets
China September NEV retail data diverges as shipments outrun sales by 531,000 units
The gap between wholesale shipments and retail registrations points to rising EV inventory in China.
GlobalChinaEV · +1 outlets
Two inflation reports, retail sales and big bank profits arrive in the coming week
Investors are watching the week's CPI, PPI, retail sales and bank earnings for signals on consumer health and Fed policy.
AP News · +5 outlets
Retail sales rose in September, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor finds
The gain suggests consumers kept spending ahead of a holiday season shaped by hiring caution and credit pressure.
SGB Media · +14 outlets
California accuses Amazon of driving up retail prices
The claim adds to mounting antitrust scrutiny of Amazon's marketplace pricing practices.
SuaraGarut.ID · +14 outlets
Retail holiday hiring push is shaping up worse than last year's disappointing run
Weaker seasonal hiring plans signal retailers expect a cautious holiday shopping season.
Business Insider · +3 outlets
Walmart expands TV advertising business to compete for bigger ad revenue
The move deepens Walmart's push into retail media, a high-margin business already contested by Amazon and other retailers.
Tekedia · +14 outlets
DMart Q2: store network grows 20% but sales per square foot rise just 0.6% as profit falls q-o-q
Weak productivity per store raises questions about the pace of Avenue Supermarts' expansion in India.
BusinessLine · +11 outlets
India EV retail sales surge 74% to record 333,000 units in September, FADA says
Record electric vehicle registrations underscore India's fast-growing EV adoption despite limited charging infrastructure.
DD India · +1 outlets
Costco and Aldi strip $20bn a year from Australian retailers
The discounters' gains highlight mounting pressure on Australia's incumbent supermarkets and department stores.
The Australian · +5 outlets
Walmart CEO pledges to avoid shady pricing practice
The commitment addresses rising scrutiny of retail pricing tactics as shoppers grow more price-sensitive.
TheStreet · +6 outlets
Poland's lower house approves nationwide overnight ban on alcohol sales in shops
The measure would restrict retail alcohol sales at night, a significant change for Polish grocers and convenience stores.
Vinetur · +3 outlets
Lotte signs Blackpink's Jennie as foreign spending drives record department store profits
Tourism-driven luxury spending is boosting Korean department store results even as domestic demand stays soft.
Retail News Asia · +2 outlets
Homeplus sales plunge, jeopardizing sale as South Korea weighs splitting 67 stores
The troubled Korean grocer's decline complicates its sale process and could reshape the country's retail grocery market.
Chosunbiz
Is this the beginning of the end for Australian department stores?
The question reflects structural decline in Australian department store retailing amid shifting shopping habits.
Nine.com.au
Indonesia consumer sentiment and retail sales weaken amid cautious spending
Softer Indonesian demand adds to signs of cautious household spending across Southeast Asia.
The Jakarta Post