Amazon Q3 retail revenue misses as weak stores and ad sales overshadow AWS growth, shares fall 7%
Amazon's Q3 retail and advertising results disappointed investors even as AWS grew, sending the stock sharply lower and prompting analysts to trim price targets
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Andy Jassy says Amazon's stores business is being slept on, touts faster delivery and grocery push
On the Q3 earnings call Jassy defended the retail segment's progress in delivery speed, groceries and pharmacy, and Morgan Stanley maintained its long-term bull
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Dine Brands adopts poison pill to fight acquisition attempt, as buyers target troubled restaurant chains
The IHOP and Applebee's parent moved to block a takeover after investors have sought to take casual dining chains private amid market pressure.
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Costco and other retailers recall space heaters nationwide over sudden fire risk
A popular space heater sold by major retailers including Costco is being recalled after units reportedly caught fire, affecting shoppers nationwide.
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UK retail sales jump in October as colder weather drives winter wardrobe spending
British retailers posted their strongest sales growth since January 2025 in October, helped by online demand and a seasonal shift to winter apparel, though shop
TheIndustry.fashion · +5 outlets
Chocolate makers brace for Halloween as health-conscious US shoppers cut back, cocoa costs climb
Higher cocoa prices and consumers watching sugar intake are pressuring candy sales, with Hershey among those expected to feel the pinch.
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Target unveils $30 Thanksgiving dinner deal as retailers compete on holiday pricing
The discount bundle is the latest salvo in a holiday price war among major retailers vying for budget-conscious shoppers.
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Black Friday 2026 sales start early at Costco, Target and Walmart
Major retailers are rolling out holiday promotions before Thanksgiving, with store hours, early access details and deal previews drawing shopper attention.
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Walmart opens regional pharmacy hub in Phoenix to support more than 700 stores
The new distribution facility is part of Walmart's effort to scale its pharmacy and health business across the Southwest.
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Walmart compensates customers after canceling Zelda Switch 2 console orders priced at $519.99
Walmart's cancellations of the Nintendo Switch 2 bundle drew customer complaints, prompting the retailer to offer amends.
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Carter's shares fall after Q3 fiscal 2026 results
The children's apparel retailer reported quarterly results that left investors unimpressed, sending its stock lower despite a broader financial recovery narrati
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Restaurant Brands International resets Popeyes leadership as US sales grow 8.4%
RBI is reshuffling Popeyes management while its broader US turnaround gains traction on stronger comparable sales.
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FTC and eight states sue Toast over hidden fees charged to restaurants and diners
The point-of-sale provider faces allegations that it concealed fees, a case with implications for restaurant payment costs industry-wide.
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US retail sales signal healthy Q3 consumer spending, Conference Board says
The gauge indicates resilient consumer demand through the third quarter even as some retail segments soften.
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Korean retail sales fall for first time in five quarters on sluggish domestic demand
South Korea's retail sector recorded its first quarterly decline in over a year, reflecting weak household spending.
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Sales at restaurants and small retailers fall to lowest since the pandemic, CoStar says
Small-business and dining sales weakened to their softest level since 2020, underscoring pressure on Main Street operators.
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Target stock heads into holidays with AI and Threshold home brand push
Target is leaning on AI-driven tools and its Threshold private label as investors focus on the crucial holiday season and upcoming earnings.
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Target expands emerging wellness brand to more than 1,800 stores
The rollout broadens Target's health and wellness assortment as it competes for discretionary spending.
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