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Agentic shopping tools that bypass sponsored listings could undercut the ad revenue that underpins profitability at the two largest US retailers.

The card network's holiday spending outlook points to resilient consumer demand heading into the year-end shopping season.

The furniture e-tailer said it gained share in a sluggish home category, with active customers up 4.7% year over year.

The outbreak broke Taco Bell's multi-quarter same-store sales streak, while KFC's turnaround and digital investments continued at Yum.

The advance missed the median forecast even as the pace accelerated, reflecting uneven local consumption.

Improving local demand and inbound tourism kept the recovery in Hong Kong's retail sector on track.

Value gains outpaced volumes, signaling that Italian households are absorbing higher prices rather than buying more.

The gig platforms are challenging local rules that would reclassify or add protections for delivery workers.

The tie-up extends Amazon's Prime bundle into food delivery and gives Uber Eats access to the membership base.

The British fashion and home retailer is leaning on overseas demand as the domestic market cools.

The warehouse club continues to gain share as value-seeking shoppers trade down.

The basics apparel maker trimmed its guidance, citing soft demand across its wholesale channels.

The filings add detail to previously announced corporate cuts that come as Amazon touts record margins.

Price and mix accounted for most of the fast-casual chain's growth, echoing a pattern at other restaurant brands.

The retailer is pushing agentic commerce features as rivals roll out their own AI shopping tools.

The South African fashion retailer is under pressure as consumers shift toward value and digital channels.

The decline in a key growth market signals cooling consumer demand for electric vehicles.

Amazon is extending its Alexa for Shopping reach to off-Amazon merchants as AI assistants become a front door to retail.

The chain is trying to rebuild visit frequency with entry-level value offers as its established US restaurants sold slightly less.

Empower Brands offered $37 per share and accused the board of destroying shareholder value.

Weak c-store demand adds to signs of strain among lower-income snack buyers.

The online fashion retailer posted revenue gains but profit fell short as expenses climbed.

The Korean e-commerce group posted rising revenue but has yet to turn a profit.

The region remains one of the fastest-growing online retail markets globally.

The KFC and Pizza Hut operator in China is expanding faster as profitability improves.

The chipmaker is diversifying away from smartphones into autos, PCs and IoT, a shift retail investors greeted positively.

Beijing's planning target underscores its push to make consumption a larger growth driver.

Regional retailers reported mixed results, with Greek toy chain Jumbo absorbing higher costs and Korea's BGF boosted by foreign shoppers.

The monthly pace slowed even as annual growth stayed solid.

Handset sellers are bracing for demand erosion as input costs push prices higher.

Out West's filing could leave Bloomin' Brands controlling most of the chain's US franchise system.

Cosmetics remains the anchor category for airport and duty-free shopping as the channel recovers.

Wholesale dispatches outpaced retail as the timing of Diwali distorted demand comparisons.

The UK womenswear brand improved profitability on top-line growth.

The rating agency expects a gradual recovery in jewellery demand after a weak year.

The openings mark a continued shift back toward physical expansion for the retailer.

The retailer is leaning on in-store exclusivity to drive foot traffic for limited-edition lines.

Seasonal hiring is tilting toward fulfillment and logistics roles as e-commerce volumes grow.