Archive snapshot · Consumer
Sun, Oct 18, 9:31 PM ET
NRF forecasts US holiday retail sales will top $1 trillion for the first time
The National Retail Federation projects record holiday spending growth, partly attributed to inflation rather than higher volumes.
Rapaport · +14 outlets
US retail sales rose 0.8% in September, with gasoline spending absorbing a large share
September retail sales growth signals solid consumer spending even as fuel costs consumed much of the gains.
WXXV News 25 · +14 outlets
Walmart takes aim at Costco with new membership shopping perk
Walmart's move intensifies competition for warehouse-club and membership shoppers ahead of the holidays.
TheStreet · +12 outlets
Consumer concerns grow as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
Shoppers are increasingly wary of algorithmic pricing as retailers deploy dynamic pricing at scale.
ABC News
Nvidia says RTX 5090 is not discontinued despite shortages and removed retailer listings
The flagship GPU is missing from Nvidia's store and commands steep resale prices amid constrained supply.
Tom's Hardware · +8 outlets
APR expands US retail presence with Costco launch for Medicube, CVS entry planned
The Korean beauty firm is pushing into North American offline retail through mass-market chains.
Seoul Economic Daily · +2 outlets
Australian retailers fear Amazon, Temu and Shein dominance
Domestic Australian retailers are bracing for more share loss to overseas e-commerce platforms.
Australia · +6 outlets
BYD retains lead as Tesla climbs to fourth in China NEV retail ranking
China's new-energy vehicle retail rankings show BYD on top while Tesla moves up.
Electric Vehicles · +4 outlets
Walmart tariff refund of $2.9B seen wiped out by diesel prices by end of 2027, Deutsche Bank says
Higher fuel costs could erase the benefit of tariff refunds for the retailer, per the bank.
Business Insider Africa · +3 outlets
Walmart's new return policy rules take effect
The retailer's updated returns terms change how customers handle exchanges and refunds.
The Sun · +14 outlets
FTC launches $9.8M payout to Walmart wire service customers targeted by scams
The regulator is distributing refunds to consumers who used Walmart's money-transfer service and were defrauded.
FOX6 News Milwaukee · +2 outlets
Discount grocery chain closing all stores as bargain grocers struggle
A value grocery operator is shutting down entirely amid pressure on discount food retailing.
TheStreet · +13 outlets
EV retail sales rise 53% year over year in August to 298,000 units, FADA says
Indian electric vehicle registrations posted strong annual growth in the month.
Dailyhunt
Target announces floor layout change across more than 2,000 stores
The chain is revamping store layouts broadly as it reworks its merchandising strategy.
The Sun · +14 outlets
US retail sales growth masks uneven holiday demand
Headline sales gains conceal divergent performance across categories in the holiday period.
Retail Insight Network · +8 outlets
Stockland Q1 retail sales rise 5.5% to AU$5.25B, reaffirms fiscal 2027 guidance
The Australian property group reported stronger mall sales and held its outlook.
www.marketscreener.com
South Korea's department store growth cools as marts gain on Homeplus shift
Korean retail dynamics are shifting as discount marts benefit from changes in the grocery sector.
Chosunbiz
Walmart Connect ad business growing faster than Amazon's on store data
Retail media competition is intensifying as Walmart leverages physical store data.
Pluang

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