Archive snapshot · Consumer
Thu, Oct 29, 9:32 PM ET
Amazon earnings miss as Q3 retail revenue lags; AWS posts 39% growth on AI spending
Amazon's retail segment underperformed even as AWS grew at its fastest pace in nearly five years, and heavy AI capex weighed on the stock.
The Spokesman-Review · +11 outlets
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17B in major delivery consolidation
The deal combines two of the largest players in restaurant, grocery and retail delivery.
Retaildive · +13 outlets
FTC orders Walmart, Target, Uber and others to hand over personalized pricing data
The FTC sent information demands to nine companies as it examines whether personal data and loyalty programs are used to alter prices.
Retaildive · +14 outlets
Wendy's evaluates $1.4B buyout offer from investor group
Trian Fund and other private equity firms proposed a sale they say would let the chain focus on long-term profitability.
Restaurantdive · +13 outlets
Carvana Q3 revenue tops $8B with record retail sales of 217,385 units
Carvana reported record quarterly retail sales and an 84% jump in net income as it targets scale to 3 million annual vehicle sales.
BigGo Finance · +3 outlets
Japan September retail sales fall 0.7% m/m, up 2.3% y/y, missing forecasts
The weaker-than-expected reading comes ahead of the Bank of Japan's next policy meeting.
Breakingthenews.net · +2 outlets
Hershey warns rising living costs may weigh on Halloween sales
The candy maker flagged consumer financial stress as a risk to the key Halloween selling season.
Reuters · +5 outlets
South Korea September industrial output hits 15-year high on chips; retail sales up 3.6%
Chip-driven factory output growth supported a rebound in retail sales and facility investment.
The Korea Times · +14 outlets
Coles shares dive after supermarket giant warns on sales and profit
The Australian grocer's profit warning sent its stock sharply lower.
AFR · +10 outlets
Cheesecake Factory posts record 15.2% comparable sales growth
Menu innovation and social media marketing drove an exceptional quarter for the casual dining chain.
Restaurantdive · +8 outlets
Restaurant Brands International posts $2.53B Q3 revenue but misses sales estimates
Popeyes' sales dragged while Burger King stayed strong, widening the gap between the two chains.
TradingView · +3 outlets
New York's legal cannabis market surpasses $4B in retail sales
Governor Hochul highlighted the milestone as the state ramps up its licensed retail rollout.
Cannabis Equipment News · +7 outlets
Chili's compounds same-store sales growth, up 52% over three years
Brinker's Chili's chain continues to lap years of double-digit same-store sales growth with investments in training and staffing.
Restaurantdive · +2 outlets
Amazon extends job cuts to Devices after 1,000 retail layoffs
The company is widening its workforce reductions beyond the retail unit into hardware and devices.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Amazon says 400M+ customers used Alexa for Shopping in past 12 months
The figure underscores Amazon's push to tie voice and AI assistants to its shopping business.
Modern Retail · +1 outlets
Honda boosts fleet sales 54% to feed used-vehicle supply
The retail-focused automaker is leaning on fleet channels to replenish certified used inventory.
Automotive News
Harley-Davidson Q3 retail sales rise 5% but profits plunge; raises 2026 outlook
The motorcycle maker lifted its global retail sales outlook despite a sharp profit decline.
TradingView · +1 outlets
Boot Barn Q2 earnings beat estimates on margin gains, sales miss
The western wear retailer updated its FY27 outlook after higher margins offset a revenue shortfall.
TradingView · +1 outlets

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