Walmart is allowing third-party AI shopping agents onto its platform while Amazon blocks them, a split that could shape how AI-driven commerce reaches consumers

The FTC and 20 states allege Dollar General charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices, a major test of retail pricing enforcement.

Electronic shelf labels are spreading across major chains, raising concerns about dynamic pricing and personalized prices for different shoppers.

Forecasters expect holiday spending above $1 trillion even as consumers report concerns about affordability, a divergence retailers are watching closely.

Walmart is stretching its holiday promotions to 14 days across three separate events, an escalation in the seasonal discount war with rivals.

Target is refreshing its $3 billion Threshold line with more than 800 new items and improved quality and merchandising as it seeks to revive discretionary sales

Amazon's seasonal hiring wave is the largest among major retailers as holiday fulfillment demand peaks.

Diesel-linked surcharges are driving record holiday delivery costs for US retailers, squeezing margins during peak season.

UK retailers warned that price increases are accelerating, while the CBI survey showed the slowest sales decline in 18 months.

Shoppers stocked up on bottled water, radios and tinned food after UK government guidance urging households to prepare emergency supplies.

New York's legal cannabis market has crossed $4 billion in retail sales, a milestone for the state's licensed dispensary system.

Target is losing shoppers to Amazon over pricing and assortment gaps, adding pressure ahead of the holiday season.

China's passenger car retail sales are forecast to fall 22% in 2026, reflecting weakness in the world's largest auto market.

Target is adding a New York-inspired food market to a remodeled store, part of a broader push to localize its grocery presentation.

Walmart is building its holiday push around a Muppet Christmas Carol theme, extending its Who Knew? brand platform across channels.

Growth in Target's Roundel ad network underscores retail media's rising value as brands shift budgets to retailer-owned platforms.

Nike is working to rebuild its business after setbacks in Greater China and at Converse weighed on results.

Chinese beauty brands are pushing into international markets after strong domestic growth, challenging established global players.