Walmart bundles Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $120 in challenge to Amazon Prime
The combined membership offers nearly $100 in savings on delivery and gas perks as Walmart leans into value-conscious shoppers ahead of the holidays.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Amazon to hire record 300,000 US workers for the holidays as other retailers pull back
The e-commerce giant is raising US holiday staffing by 20% versus the past three seasons while much of the rest of retail holds back on seasonal hiring.
The Next Web · +14 outlets
Walmart opens its platform to AI shopping agents as Amazon moves to curb them
The split strategy could shape how third-party AI agents mediate product discovery and purchases at the two largest US retailers.
The Tech Buzz · +14 outlets
NRF forecasts record $1.013 trillion in US holiday retail sales, up 4.2%
The trade group's outlook points to resilient consumer spending even as shoppers stay value-focused amid higher prices.
The Toy Book · +7 outlets
Target unveils holiday gift deals and new AI shopping tools
The mass merchant is leaning into value-focused gifting and AI assistants for its second holiday season with ChatGPT-based shopping.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Adidas posts record Q3 with $8.1B revenue, deepening Nike's turnaround pressure
Preliminary figures show the sportswear maker taking significant share from Nike as it raises its outlook.
Retaildive · +1 outlets
Kohl's and Target scored traffic gains during Amazon's Prime Day events
Traffic wins at the two rivals came as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days anchored $9.86 billion in cross-retail online spending on October 6-7.
Home Textiles Today · +3 outlets
lululemon's Americas sales slump deepens turnaround concerns
Weakness in the region adds pressure on the athletic apparel maker as it works to revive growth.
TradingView · +10 outlets
Teen spending rises 6% as shoppers shift from athletic apparel to fashion
Piper Sandler's survey shows footwear down and traditional athletic brands losing share, with Target and On gaining ground.
Retaildive · +5 outlets
Carrefour cuts 2026 outlook despite Q3 sales growth
The French grocer trimmed its full-year guidance even as third-quarter revenue advanced.
Grocery Trade News · +7 outlets
Anta Sports reports mixed Q3 retail sales with Anta and Fila brands declining
The Chinese sportswear group logged mid-single-digit negative growth for its flagship Anta brand in the quarter.
www.marketscreener.com · +4 outlets
Study finds consumers prioritize discounts over AI shopping tools
The findings suggest price still outweighs novelty AI features in shaping consumer purchase decisions.
WTVR.com · +14 outlets
Ferragamo sales fall as retail growth stalls
The Italian luxury house posted weaker revenue as its retail channel lost momentum.
The Impression · +3 outlets
Shoppers turn to Amazon for fresh produce and seafood, taking share from supermarkets
The shift to online grocery for fresh categories adds pressure on traditional supermarket operators.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
Mexico retail sales beat expectations in August, rising 3.3% year on year
The stronger-than-expected reading points to resilient Mexican consumer demand.
TradingView · +4 outlets
Study warns traditional grocery retailers could lose out in AI shopping disruption
The research flags risk for conventional grocers as AI-mediated shopping reshapes how consumers buy food.
Perishable News · +3 outlets
Sweetgreen expands housemade craft drink lineup to 120 locations
Restaurants offering the four new drinks saw beverage transaction share jump nearly 25%, as the chain's shares rally on raised price targets.
Restaurantdive
Walmart's advertising business is expanding beyond its own shelves
The retailer's ad unit is reaching beyond on-site placements, sharpening competition with rival retail media networks.
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