Archive snapshot · Consumer
Mon, Oct 19, 9:32 PM ET
NRF forecasts 4.2% US holiday sales growth to top $1 trillion for first time
The National Retail Federation expects holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion as consumers absorb higher prices, with seasonal hiring expected to stay muted.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
China September retail sales rise 1.1% as Q3 GDP grows 4.5%, beating forecasts
China's industrial output and retail sales both beat expectations in September, though consumer spending remains soft relative to booming exports.
Breakingthenews.net · +14 outlets
Walmart opens 900,000-square-foot automated California fulfillment center
The next-gen facility uses an automated storage and retrieval system to expand order capacity and speed West Coast shipping.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Nike CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround struggles as Converse, Jordan and China decline
Converse and Jordan Brand are both down double digits, alongside weakness in China, complicating Nike's recovery effort.
Retaildive · +13 outlets
US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools amid rising consumer apprehension
AI grocery pricing practices are drawing scrutiny for their impact on lower-income shoppers and Latino families in particular.
ABC News · +13 outlets
APR's Medicube skincare brand enters 400 US Costco stores
The Korean beauty brand's Costco rollout marks a major North American offline expansion for parent company APR.
upi · +7 outlets
Tariff refund class actions target Walmart, Puma and others
The lawsuits seek refunds of tariffs that companies passed through to consumers.
Top Class Actions · +1 outlets
Mattel names Peter Griffith CFO, second finance chief in under 18 months
Griffith joins from a biotech company as incumbent Paul Ruh transitions to an advisory role through year end.
Retaildive · +9 outlets
Amazon confirms move away from grocery partner storefront model
The shift changes how third-party grocery partners sell on Amazon's platform.
Drug Store News · +13 outlets
Walmart approves 8 more parcel carriers for seller-fulfilled shipping
The move broadens fulfillment options for Walmart Marketplace sellers beyond incumbent carriers.
Supply Chain Dive · +1 outlets
Dick's Sporting Goods cuts seasonal hiring, echoing national retail pullback
The athletics retailer's reduced holiday hiring reflects a broader trend of cautious seasonal staffing across US retail.
Retaildive · +2 outlets
Target weighs placing digital advertising screens inside stores
The retailer is cautiously evaluating in-store retail media as it looks to grow ad revenue.
ADWEEK · +1 outlets
Walmart expands premium wellness products to more than 2,300 stores
The rollout deepens Walmart's push into higher-margin wellness categories as it competes for health-conscious shoppers.
Yahoo Finance · +11 outlets
Walmart warns shoppers not to eat recalled meat and poultry sold in New York stores
The recall affects meat and poultry products distributed to Walmart locations in New York.
SILive.com · +14 outlets
Discounted grocery chain closes all stores as bargain grocers struggle
The closures signal deepening pressure on value-focused grocery operators.
TheStreet · +14 outlets
New THC caps threaten 225,800 jobs and up to $1B in Georgia sales
Proposed THC limits could hit hemp-derived product sales and employment across US retail.
FOX 5 Atlanta · +1 outlets
UK Christmas retail sales forecast to hit record 93.76 billion pounds
The forecast points to a strong UK holiday season despite consumer caution.
Talking Retail
Kimberly-Clark launches Big Dreams diapers and wipes exclusively in Amazon stores
The exclusive Amazon launch deepens the consumer goods giant's e-commerce strategy for its baby care line.
Mass Market Retailers · +1 outlets

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