The unexpected drop in Europe's largest consumer market adds to pressure on the ECB as household demand remains weak.

JPMorgan and Amazon are weighing how to counter AI shopping agents, which could reshape retail search and ad economics.

Hypermarkets posted a record losing streak, underscoring weak Korean consumer spending despite semiconductor-led growth.

Indian retailers see mixed festive-season demand as higher prices temper consumer spending.

Argentine manufacturers are scaling back production as consumers pull back under the government's fiscal tightening.

The India franchise operator's improved KFC and Pizza Hut same-store sales narrowed its quarterly net loss to a fraction of the prior year's.

The slowdown in Swiss consumer spending comes as monthly sales slipped 0.7%, signaling softer demand momentum.

Best Buy's leadership transition comes amid rapid changes in how consumers shop for technology.

The growth was the slowest in seven months, with non-food categories carrying the expansion while food sales fell.

Walmart's AI push extends from supply chain automation to the store floor, where workers' views are still being gathered.

The gap shows how much in-store retail media remains under-monetized relative to online channels.

The New Zealand retailer outlined a new strategy aimed at a substantial earnings turnaround.

The Australian supermarket chain trails its main rival as grocery competition intensifies.

The Conference Board points to solid consumer spending heading into the holiday season.

Weaker Japanese output and consumer spending weighed on equity markets.

The plunge in German retail sales compounds concerns about consumer weakness in the euro area's largest economy.

The new group extends retail media operations into markets across Asia and beyond.

The Australian drinks retailer reported growth ahead of the broader liquor market.