Archive snapshot · Consumer
Wed, Oct 28, 9:31 AM ET
Anthropic picks JPMorgan to lead US retail share sales for planned IPO
The AI developer has selected JPMorgan Chase to run the retail portion of its potential offering, a sign it is preparing for a large public listing.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
New York's legal cannabis retail sales surpass $4 billion milestone
Governor Hochul announced the state's legal cannabis market has crossed $4 billion in retail sales, which officials call a major economic milestone for the prog
WCAX · +14 outlets
UK retail body warns 'dam is starting to break' on price rises
The British Retail Consortium flagged accelerating price pressures as sales volumes declined at their slowest pace since April 2025.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Target overhauls $3 billion Threshold home brand, adding 800-plus items
Target is revamping its private label home goods line with improved quality and merchandising, a bet on its owned-brand strategy ahead of the holidays.
Retaildive · +5 outlets
Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states over 'deceptive pricing'
Regulators allege customers were charged more at the register than prices displayed on shelf tags and in ads.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Early Q3 earnings show 'resilient' US consumer with signs of strain
CNBC reports that early third-quarter results point to steady but increasingly pressured consumer spending.
CNBC · +8 outlets
Walmart turns Black Friday into a three-part, 14-day shopping event
Walmart is stretching its holiday deal events to 14 days this season from 10 in 2025, lengthening the promotional window.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
UK shoppers stock up on bottled water and tinned food after emergency advice
Retailers reported a surge in sales of staple goods and radios after the UK government issued guidance to keep emergency supplies.
The Guardian · +14 outlets
Forecast projects record US holiday retail sales despite consumer concerns
Industry forecasts call for holiday sales growth above $1 trillion even as shoppers report worries about the economy.
WV News · +10 outlets
Walmart expands holiday meal basket to serve 10 for $35 through Dec. 24
Walmart is extending its value-focused holiday food offering as major retailers compete on Thanksgiving pricing.
Mass Market Retailers · +3 outlets
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
UK retailers reported higher sales of tinned food and radios after government guidance on emergency supplies.
BBC · +14 outlets
Aritzia posts 44% Q2 revenue jump, unveils fiscal 2032 growth plan
The Canadian apparel retailer bucked a broader consumer slowdown, though its shares fell on caution about US expansion and spending.
NAI500 · +2 outlets
China passenger car sales forecast to fall 22% in 2026
Forecasters see a sharp decline in Chinese passenger vehicle sales, underscoring weakness in the world's largest auto market.
Caixin Global · +13 outlets
Walmart CMO details Muppet-themed holiday campaign
Walmart is recreating the world of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' for a unified holiday push extending its 'Who Knew?' brand platform.
Retaildive · +10 outlets
Amazon hiring over 300,000 workers for holiday season
Amazon is staffing up heavily for the peak shopping period.
Retail Customer Experience · +14 outlets
China NEV retail sales fall 13% in October 1-25 as peak demand stays weak
Electric vehicle retail volumes in China declined in the month to date, signaling softer peak-season demand.
CnEVPost · +1 outlets
Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK emergency stockpile advice
UK sales of staples jumped after the government advised households to keep emergency supplies.
The Guardian
Brinker International beats Q3 sales expectations
The Chili's parent topped quarterly sales forecasts as casual dining demand held up.
FinancialContent · +1 outlets

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