The unexpected contraction in Europe's largest consumer market underscores weak household demand as the ECB weighs its next rate move.

Apple's record fiscal fourth quarter was overshadowed by guidance pointing to higher component costs and softer services growth.

A wave of attacks on internet-connected cooling systems at grocery retailers raises fresh concerns about IoT security in retail infrastructure.

The deal would consolidate two of the largest US delivery platforms, pressuring rivals in grocery and on-demand delivery.

Retailers and banks are debating whether to block AI agents that scrape product data, a fight with implications for ad revenue and traffic.

The beauty group is leaning on prestige scents and reduced discounting to steady margins amid a soft mass-market backdrop.

The children's apparel maker posted stronger margins while announcing a new chief product officer from H&M amid a volatile quarter.

Loyalty members accounted for one-third of Chipotle's third-quarter sales, showing the growing role of digital programs in restaurant traffic.

Diwali-season spending is mixed, with malls and ethnic wear brands banking on festive momentum even as higher prices pinch consumers.

The forecast points to a prolonged stretch of flat inflation-adjusted consumer spending for US retailers.

The 744,000-square-foot facility is part of Walmart's push to speed up supply chain capacity across the South.

The retailer is expanding its generative AI assistant as it tests how automation changes store and online shopping workflows.

Grocery basket pricing has become a holiday battleground as the two retail giants court value-focused shoppers.

Consumers are trimming non-gift purchases and leaning on store experience and early shopping to manage tighter holiday budgets.

The hub expands Walmart's centralized pharmacy fulfillment model in the Southwest.

Police detained a suspect after a fatal shooting at the store, prompting renewed scrutiny of retail workplace safety.

Warm weather hit second-quarter sales, but the westernwear retailer is refreshing assortments while expanding its footprint.

Nicole Colombo's hire as head of women's merchandising follows merchandising struggles at Gap's value brand.