Walmart launches $120 subscription bundle in direct challenge to Amazon Prime
The bundle deepens Walmart's push into paid memberships as it competes with Amazon for recurring revenue and shopper loyalty.
PYMNTS.com · +6 outlets
UK retail sales fall as warm weather hits winter clothing demand and confidence slumps
Weak autumn trading and rising costs cloud the outlook for UK retailers heading into the Christmas season.
London Evening Standard · +14 outlets
Nike's China sales plunge 26% as domestic brands gain ground
Chinese shoppers shifting to local brands and discounting pressure Western sportswear makers in a key market.
Seoul Economic Daily · +4 outlets
WSJ: shoppers increasingly suspect retailers use AI to raise prices
Growing consumer distrust of algorithmic pricing threatens retailer reputations as dynamic pricing spreads.
WSJ · +1 outlets
US retail sales signal healthy Q3 consumer spending, Conference Board says
Steady retail demand supports the view that US consumer spending remains resilient into the fourth quarter.
The Conference Board · +4 outlets
CPCA forecasts China October NEV retail sales at 1.07 million units
The projection follows three prior forecasts that ran high, underscoring volatility in the world's largest EV market.
Retail News Asia · +2 outlets
Digital price tags spread at Walmart, Best Buy, raising fears of shopper-specific pricing
Electronic shelf labels promise efficiency but critics warn they could enable differential pricing across customers.
MarketWatch · +5 outlets
Chinese consumers shift from brand stores to membership clubs, with Walmart leading
Membership-format retailers are gaining share in China as shoppers prioritize value over brand loyalty.
Foreign Policy Journal · +14 outlets
Hyundai and Kia China sales fall to 0.6% combined market share
Korean automakers continue to lose ground in China as local EV makers expand their dominance.
Chosunbiz · +13 outlets
Amazon expands supply chain services with LTL freight for all businesses
Amazon deepens its logistics offering, competing more directly with traditional freight carriers.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distr · +14 outlets
Retail sales in Canada rebound 1.2%, led by Ontario growth
The recovery signals stabilizing consumer spending in Canada after a soft stretch.
arabcanadanews.ca · +14 outlets
UPS pressured as Wall Street weighs Amazon shipping cuts
Reduced parcel volume from Amazon poses a revenue risk for UPS even as retail investors stay bullish.
Stocktwits · +8 outlets
CVS borrows Costco and Marshalls' treasure-hunt merchandising after hundreds of closures
The pharmacy chain is rethinking store assortment to draw foot traffic amid a shrinking footprint.
TheStreet
India retail sales grow 8% in September ahead of festive season
Festive demand is lifting Indian retail, with clothing brands reporting stronger Puja sales.
Indian Retailer · +14 outlets
Target reframes holiday season as series of shorter promotional sprints
Target is spreading holiday messaging and events across the season, casting D'Arcy Carden in a gifting campaign.
Business Insider · +2 outlets
India consumption story holds appeal but investors are spending less
Value retail names like Lenskart and Meesho are favored as investment flows into Indian consumption cool.
The Economic Times · +9 outlets
H&M's decline and Zara's growth reshape India's apparel market
Diverging fortunes of global fast-fashion brands are redrawing competitive dynamics in Indian apparel.
theprint · +1 outlets
Asian e-commerce dominates global sales as China hits 13 trillion yuan
China's online retail scale continues to anchor global e-commerce growth.
Retail News Asia