McDonald's leans into chicken and drinks, but data shows diners shifting to Chick-fil-A and coffee chains
New data shows McDonald's is losing customers to Chick-fil-A and coffee chains just as it bets growth on chicken and beverages, making the strategy a competitiv
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UK retail sales beat forecasts in September, but 17% fuel bill jump shows squeeze on shoppers
Faster-than-expected UK retail sales growth masks consumer caution ahead of the Budget, with rising fuel costs pressuring household spending.
Forex Factory · +8 outlets
Tariffs lifted US consumer goods prices by 2.9 percentage points, NY Fed finds
The New York Fed estimate adds evidence that tariffs are feeding into consumer goods inflation as consumers' inflation expectations hit their highest since May.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Starbucks denies plans to acquire Chipotle, ending takeover speculation
Starbucks publicly denied a rumored buyout of Chipotle after reports it had explored a deal, with analysts weighing what a mega-merger would have meant for rest
Restaurantdive · +14 outlets
September core retail sales hit $453.1B, up 3.73% year over year
US core retail sales extended their run of growth in September, a key input for the Federal Reserve's rate path.
RetailWire · +1 outlets
Wall Street braces for a heavy week of bank earnings, CPI and retail sales
Bank results, September inflation data and retail sales figures due this week will test record equity highs and shape Fed rate expectations.
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Target denies cooperating with ICE as retailers weigh staging-area policies
Target's denial follows accusations over immigration enforcement cooperation, highlighting how retailers handle law enforcement access to store property.
Retaildive · +4 outlets
China September passenger vehicle retail sales slump as NEV penetration hits record 67%
China's passenger vehicle retail sales fell sharply in September even as new energy vehicles took a record share of the market, with exports cushioning the decl
CnEVPost · +11 outlets
Korean retailer Homeplus pushes M&A as sales collapse to 30% of target
Homeplus is pursuing a merger and store sales revival amid supplier exits, with Korean retailers also courting newlywed and family spending.
KED Global · +3 outlets
Amazon announces new job cuts in its retail division
The cuts add to a broader wave of retail workforce reductions as companies trim costs.
World Footwear · +14 outlets
Ross opens 51 new stores, completing 2026 expansion plan
The off-price retailer finished its fiscal 2026 growth plan with 115 new locations total, including its first in Massachusetts.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Retail holiday hiring push shapes up weaker than last year's disappointing run
Weaker seasonal hiring signals retailers expect a soft holiday shopping season.
Business Insider · +1 outlets
Lowe's launches Black Friday deals in October
Lowe's is spreading out its sales events earlier as shoppers hunt for Black Friday and Cyber Week discounts.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
India retail inflation accelerates to 5.54%, breaching RBI's 4% target
The breach of the RBI's tolerance band complicates the central bank's rate outlook.
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Costco posts another solid sales month in September
Costco's September gains extend its steady sales momentum among membership warehouse clubs.
HomePage News · +8 outlets
7-Eleven US same-store sales tick up 0.6% as transformation plan advances
7-Eleven's modest same-store growth comes as convenience-store sales are increasingly driven by single-item purchases.
C-Store Dive · +1 outlets
Publix faces questions over Florida store closures after sales slump reports
Reports of a sales slump have raised questions about Publix's Florida store footprint and planned store changes.
The Palm Beach Post · +1 outlets
Aritzia shares surge on US sales and outlook as retailer expands in North America
Aritzia's US sales momentum and growth outlook have driven investor interest in the Canadian retailer's expansion.
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