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Amazon is opening its AI shopping assistant to third-party merchants as Alexa shopping reaches a reported 400 million users.

The decline underscores pressure on lower-income diners as the chain tests entry-level mix-and-match bundles to restore visit frequency.

The outbreak pulled Taco Bell's US sales lower, ending a multi-quarter streak even as Yum reported better-than-expected overall Q3 sales.

The furniture retailer said it gained share in a sluggish home category, with active customers up 4.7%.

Local demand and inbound tourism are driving the 17th straight month of gains in the city's retail sector.

The warehouse club continued to win share as consumers concentrate spending on value formats.

Like Starbucks, the fast-casual chain saw its first-half traffic surge cool, with pricing and mix driving most of the quarter's growth.

The cosmetics company is leaning on international growth as US beauty demand normalizes.

The forecast sets a record spending bar for the year-end season as retailers compete on promotions and hours.

The investment extends the retailer's multiyear push to cut fulfillment costs through warehouse robotics.

The pickup signals improving consumer momentum in Britain heading into the holiday period.

The cuts come as Amazon's CEO touts record margins and retail gains, with shares up on the AI commerce push and AWS outlook.

CEO Bjorn Gulden said growth will not resume until the market clears excess inventory.

Empower Brands offered $37 per share, alleging the board destroyed shareholder value.

Growth in premium own-label lines is helping the discounter take share from traditional UK grocers.

The tech giant wants its wallet to track orders and arrange refunds, moving deeper into e-commerce infrastructure.

The online fashion retailer posted solid top-line growth but margin pressure weighed on results.

The warning adds to signs that lower-income consumers are pulling back on discretionary snacks.

The Mexican discount grocery chain posted rapid comp growth, reinforcing the appeal of value formats.

The filing could leave Bloomin' Brands taking direct control of a majority of the chain's US franchise system.

The luxury group is shrinking its store footprint amid a broad slowdown in high-end demand.

The activewear brand is expanding abroad via wholesale and e-commerce after its US reset.

The Cold Stone parent declined the offer after a strategic review, prompting the bidder to accuse it of unrealistic expectations.

The KFC and Pizza Hut operator in China is expanding its store and retail footprint on resilient demand.

The launch shows how digital-native food brands keep using mass retail shelves to reach new customers.

The openings run counter to years of flat US store count for the retailer.

The regional grocer logged modest growth as food inflation and private label shape basket sizes.

The casual dining chain's turnaround effort showed traction in its latest quarter.

Executives said service times are on target as the chain leans on digital to lift frequency.

The plus-size retailer is trading volume for profitability in its turnaround.

The decline in the world's largest EV market signals a pullback after months of government-backed demand.

The home decor retailer is returning to an internal executive as it navigates a difficult category.

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

Foodservice mix gains reflect the broader shift by fuel retailers toward higher-margin categories.

The cannabis operator continues to build out its dispensary footprint in emerging markets.

The change alters the economics of duty-free retail in one of Asia's biggest luxury shopping markets.

Retailer-exclusive launches have become a common lever for both beverage brands and mass merchants.

The recommendation adds regulatory pressure to a fast-growing category of connected toys.

The Indian value retailer improved mix even as it lowered full-year same-store sales expectations from 8-10%.

The data points to resilient household consumption in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The projection frames Beijing's ambition to lift household consumption as a growth driver.

Cosmetics and fragrance remain the engine of airport and duty-free shopping.

Hybrid demand and fleet sales drove the month, while Ford slipped.

The Thai mall operator leaned on Chinese tourism tie-ups during the holiday period.

The move suggests the headset is being wound down across online channels.

Investors are watching whether the Australian department store's brand additions translate into sales momentum.

Two called-off deals leave the company's turnaround plan in doubt.

Wholesale dispatches outpaced retail registrations as the festival timing distorted the month.

The startup is staffing up to sell shelf-monitoring AI to physical retailers.

The Australian retailer faces margin pressure even as top-line demand holds up.

A new report points to weak product description data, not the technology itself, as the driver.

Dealers are using service discounts to keep customers in their fixed-operations bays.

The Australian e-tailer is moving earlier on promotions as retailers compete for holiday spend.

Major chains are again detailing holiday openings and doorbuster timing as the season approaches.

Local ballot votes expand retail alcohol availability in the two communities.

Election night decisions covered cannabis shops, gun controls and retail sales taxes for schools.

Industry watchers are assessing how the new Congress could shape labor, tax and menu-labeling rules.

The analysis of 30 large private brands, including Chick-fil-A and Subway, tracks development and unit economics.

Brands want more precise attribution before committing further spending to retail media networks.

The snack holiday is driving limited-edition tie-in promotions across the country's c-store chains.

SME suppliers report fee loads against soft revenue, drawing attention to retail terms.

The survey adds to data on how brand credibility shapes discretionary purchases.

The attacks highlight security gaps in internet-connected home appliances.