The FTC's inquiry into algorithmic personalized pricing signals widening scrutiny of how large retailers and service providers use consumer data to set individu

Tapping JPMorgan for retail distribution indicates Anthropic is preparing a large public listing and courting individual investors.

Record quarterly unit sales and sharply higher profit show the used-car retailer's turnaround is holding despite a soft auto market.

Chipotle's in-line Q3 revenue and upbeat same-store sales commentary reassured investors about fast-casual demand.

The widening layoffs at Amazon point to continued cost discipline across both retail and hardware operations.

Crossing the $4 billion mark cements New York as one of the largest regulated cannabis markets in the US.

Trian Fund and other private equity firms argue a sale would let Wendy's focus on long-term profitability.

Amazon is opening its platform to third-party AI agents while setting ground rules, a defensive move as agentic commerce grows.

A take-private approach for the Applebee's and IHOP parent reflects private equity interest in beaten-down casual dining chains.

The private-label revamp adds more than 800 items and adjusts quality, merchandising and some prices as Target tries to revive discretionary sales.

Mixed early earnings results suggest US consumers remain spending but are increasingly stretched.

Costco's club-format gains have reshuffled the US grocery rankings, pressuring traditional supermarket chains.

Industry forecasts point to record holiday spending even as shoppers remain cautious about their finances.

Chili's continued sales momentum lifted Brinker's guidance and beat quarterly sales expectations.

Retailers are stretching holiday promotions earlier in the season to capture value-focused shoppers.

Weak Australian discretionary demand hit Super Retail's Macpac brand and JB Hi-Fi, while Supercheap Auto held up.

Walmart's holiday meal pricing escalates the grocery value battle among major retailers.

Walmart is defining how external AI shopping agents can interact with its catalog as it tests AI-driven retail experiences.