Domino's Q3 tops estimates but US same-store sales growth slows, shares fall
The pizza chain beat on Q3 profit and revenue but flagged muted annual same-store sales as competition and cautious consumers weigh on demand.
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Albertsons pulls full-year outlook and accelerates turnaround as sales flounder
The grocery chain suspended its annual forecast and is hastening cost cuts amid a business review and persistent sales weakness.
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September US retail sales rise for a 12th straight month
US retail sales extended their streak of monthly gains, though fuel costs and consumer caution kept the pace moderate.
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Tariffs lifted consumer goods prices by 2.9 percentage points, NY Fed finds
The New York Fed estimate quantifies tariff pass-through to shoppers as US inflation expectations rose to a five-month high.
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Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate jobs over three years, memo says
The grocery chain's corporate reduction reflects pressure to cut costs as supermarket competition intensifies.
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Walmart expands US employee health benefits for the new year
The retailer is adding new health care benefits for US workers starting in the new year, a move that could pressure peers on worker retention.
Chain Store Age · +14 outlets
Amazon cuts hundreds of corporate roles in its retail division
The job cuts add to Amazon's cost-trimming in core retail operations ahead of the holiday quarter.
Retail Customer Experience · +14 outlets
UK retail sales beat forecasts as shoppers stay cautious ahead of Budget
British retail sales topped expectations but a 17% jump in fuel bills underscored the squeeze on household budgets before the Budget.
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McDonald's bets on chicken and drinks as Chick-fil-A and coffee chains win its diners
New spending data shows rival chicken and coffee chains are capturing McDonald's customers just as it leans into those categories for growth.
SSBCrack · +13 outlets
Walmart and SCAN team up on AI-powered Medicare plans combining health coverage and nutrition
The partnership pairs Medicare coverage with nutrition elements, extending Walmart's push into health services for older shoppers.
Trend Hunter · +8 outlets
AI chatbots emerge as a new test for Amazon and Walmart product discovery
As shoppers increasingly ask chatbots what to buy, retailers face whether AI assistants will recommend them or rivals.
Benzinga · +13 outlets
Costco wins early approval for Florida store as Port St. Lucie council backs site plan
Local approvals advance Costco's Florida expansion, adding to a pipeline of new warehouse locations.
WPTV · +5 outlets
Lowe's and other DIY retailers launch Black Friday deals in October
Home improvement chains are spreading holiday promotions earlier as shoppers hunt for discounts.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Best Buy takes on Amazon and Walmart as Circana finds 16% of its ad-driven sales leak to rivals
The electronics retailer is fighting for share as research shows a meaningful slice of purchases it influences convert at competitors.
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Costco eyes new warehouses in Christchurch, Oakland and Pima County
The bulk retailer is scouting sites across three markets, including a former Army base in Oakland and a first New Zealand South Island location.
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Amazon beats Walmart in competing October sales day events
Amazon's rival sales event outpaced Walmart's, sharpening the battle for early holiday shopper spending.
Retail Customer Experience · +14 outlets
China's September passenger vehicle retail sales plunge 28%
Weak domestic auto demand in China contrasted with export strength that cushioned wholesale volumes.
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Ross Stores opens 51 new stores, completing fiscal 2026 growth plan
The off-price retailer finished a 115-store expansion year with 51 openings, including its first Massachusetts location.
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