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Amazon's retail division layoffs hit Washington state workers while Jassy argued investors are underrating the retail business.

The traffic drop signals continued pressure on lower-income consumers even as McDonald's overall results held up.

The deal deepens Walmart's supply chain automation push with its long-time warehouse robotics partner.

The gain suggests online home goods demand is stabilizing even as the broader category stays soft.

Agentic commerce could bypass the sponsored product placements that underpin retail media's fast-growing revenue.

Local demand and rebounding inbound tourism lifted the territory's retail sector, with the government calling the outlook positive.

The European fashion retailer is betting on agentic commerce to defend its position against faster-growing rivals.

Walmart is expanding its AI assistant push, with Amazon separately reporting 400 million Alexa shopping users.

The UK retailer showed sales recovery after last year's cyber incident but has not returned to prior earnings levels.

Warm-weather softness weighed on second-quarter sales even as the western wear chain accelerates its footprint.

Out West's Chapter 11 could push Bloomin' Brands to take direct control of 61 Outback locations.

The beauty maker is leaning on premium fragrance demand while cutting discounting to protect margins.

Forecasts point to record holiday spending in the U.S., with UK retail sales also posting their strongest growth since January 2025.

The decline points to uneven demand for new energy vehicles in the world's largest auto market.

The chain's turnaround efforts are showing up in its comparable sales performance.

The home decor retailer is returning to an executive who previously helped steer it into public markets.

The denim label plans to extend into adjacent lifestyle categories under its new owner.

The Gucci owner is shrinking its boutique footprint as luxury demand cools.

The EV maker is using third-party dealer networks to expand sales and service reach in Europe.

Gap's value brand is reshuffling merchandising leadership amid persistent sales struggles.

Menu revamps come as restaurant chains respond to consumers trading down.

The move adds to signs the headset is being wound down at retail.

The incident raises fresh concerns about security in connected retail refrigeration systems.

The recommendation adds regulatory pressure to the fast-growing AI-connected toy category.

The abrupt closures leave a market without the two Yum Brands chains.

Yum's fried chicken chain continues to expand its global footprint despite pressures at Taco Bell.

Advertisers want more precise attribution as retailers expand in-store and AI-driven retail media.

More than 24 million members accounted for one-third of the chain's Q3 sales.

The bundle escalates the membership rivalry between the two largest U.S. retailers.

Executives said service times are on target and see AI-driven personalization as a lever for app and drive-thru sales.

The decline underscores weak consumer demand in Europe's largest economy.

Hybrids and retail demand drove October gains for Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia.

The AI developer is broadening retail investor access to its equity outside the U.S.

Premium fragrance strength is offsetting softer mass beauty trends.

The offering is aimed at price-sensitive diners and at driving orders for partner restaurants.

Consumers are using AI mainly to compare prices and narrow gift ideas while keeping control of purchases.

The mixed result highlights uneven demand across Japanese retail and dining.

The Indian value retailer grew revenue and store count but flagged weak comparable sales and working-capital pressure.

The tie-up expands Amazon's reach into creator-driven social commerce in Britain.

Commentary highlights the split between AI-driven growth at Amazon and spending pressure at Target.

September's 6.4% gain was broad-based across in-store and e-commerce channels.

The DTC baker's move into mass retail reflects brands chasing shelf space at big-box chains.

Carter's hired a new chief product officer from H&M alongside other leadership changes after a choppy quarter.

Investors are watching whether the premium apparel maker can extend its recent run.

The problem may lie in poor product description data rather than the recommendation technology itself.

Sapphire Foods' KFC and Pizza Hut India franchise continues to recover.

Business owners in the Canadian city are bracing for a softer festive season.

Domestic spending in Vietnam is holding up strongly on a year-on-year basis.

The convenience store chain joins a wave of retailers building ad networks around shopper data.

The target reflects Beijing's push to make domestic consumption a bigger growth driver.

The move comes as Target faces pressure from soft discretionary spending.

Analysts debate whether beaten-down apparel stocks can regain momentum next year.

Bullish commentary points to retail as an underappreciated part of Amazon's story.

Dealers leaned on service pricing as new-vehicle margins came under pressure.

Kotak attributed the softness to the timing of festivals rather than underlying demand weakness.

The shift reinforces grocers' continued investment in e-commerce fulfillment.

The company, now Neighborhood Intelligence, is reassessing a turnaround built on acquisitions.

The children's apparel retailer is reshuffling leadership after an uneven quarter.

The retailer is offering discounted holiday meal bundles to compete for grocery shoppers.

The Indian apparel group posted year-on-year top-line growth.

Retail demand for annuities remains strong as savers seek guaranteed income.

The Mexican discount grocer continues to post outsized comparable sales growth.

The coffee chain is adding pastries and snacks to compete with Starbucks and Dutch Bros.

The retailer is shifting messaging away from discount-led promotions for the festive season.

Marketers want more precise measurement of retail media's actual contribution to sales.

The cannabis operator is adding storefronts amid a mixed state-level regulatory picture.

The Australian department store chain is under scrutiny over retail execution and comparable sales trends.

The Indian spirits maker benefited from consumers trading up within its portfolio.

The warehouse club continues to tweak its private-label and grocery assortment.

Higher logistics costs added to retail margin pressure in the period.

Analysts see the Tim Hortons and Burger King parent holding steady amid mixed consumer demand.

The Australian jewelry retailer is balancing footprint growth against same-store performance.

The warehouse club is expanding its New England footprint.

The finding suggests brand credibility can outweigh discounts in apparel purchases.

Massachusetts voters rejected rolling back cannabis retail and backed stricter firearms rules.

The closure adds to a wave of independent restaurant failures in the region.

Retailers in the country are facing weak footfall and spending pressure.

The transaction shows continued investor appetite for grocery-anchored centers.

The local ballot measure opens wine sales in a previously restricted market.

The Indian apparel retailer posted a modest year-on-year top-line decline.

Half of surveyed small suppliers said revenue was flat as commission costs weigh on margins.

The retailer is upgrading back-office systems to improve inventory and store efficiency.

The India franchisee of Burger King adds a veteran executive to its board.

The event reshapes tourism, hospitality and gaming activity in the city.

Electronics retailers lagged the broader Malaysian retail sector over the period.

The appointment signals growing investment in computer-vision tools for physical stores.

Retailers are using branded collectibles to drive traffic around the November snack holiday.

The ballot question would fund construction through a dedicated retail levy.

The figures show some areas faring better than their size would suggest.