Expectations Shoppers

Nordstrom tops Wall Street’s earnings expectations, as shoppers buy more clothes and shoes

The retailer's sales growth is notable at a time when discretionary merchandise and the luxury sector have been under pressure.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

Workers at food manufacturer Bakkavor have walked out in a dispute over pay

Business - Financial Times - November 11

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Want an exclusive luxury handbag or the latest iPhone at a cheaper price? Send someone to buy it for you via an app

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Shoppers see some relief this year for Thanksgiving groceries

Shoppers buying Thanksgiving groceries are seeing some relief at the register for the first time in years. The price of staples like turkey, pumpkin and green beans are down compared to last year, ...

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Fraudsters target customers who have built up a high points balance ahead of Christmas

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingers

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.

Companies say shoppers are still buying, but they want a deal.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Supermarket customers can save money with loyalty cards but should still shop around.

Budget to benefit less affluent shoppers despite hit to business, says Primark owner

ABF warns changes to national insurance and wages will cost it tens of millions but remains optimistic

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Walmart hikes its outlook again as shoppers spend more outside the grocery aisles

The discounter will deliver its latest sales results as inflation cools and the holiday season heats up.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Nigerian economy surpasses expectations

World - Yahoo News - 20 hours ago

Bud Light Owner's U.S. Sales Bounce Back After Boycott

After over a year of seeing its American sales hammered by a boycott, Anheuser-Busch InBev said its U.S. sales had bounced back, helping the Bud Light owner partly outweigh big drops internationally.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

Weather in the Northeast will be warmer than usual during Halloween, a change from what's usually a cold night for families who will be out trick-or-treating. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down what's ...

What to expect on US election night

Don’t anticipate results tonight, but there will be some early indicators

World - Financial Times - November 5

FirstFT: Decision day in America

Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing workers vote to end strike and Ukraine encounters first North Korean troops on the battlefield

World - Financial Times - November 5

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

The Recording Academy announced its nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards on Friday.

Athanasiou Expected to Be Placed on Waivers by Blackhawks

Chicago is expected to be making a change up front and sending Athanasiou down to the AHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

What to expect for AI under Trump

President-elect Trump’s return to the White House has those in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry preparing for potential cutbacks in regulation and federal funding. From the launch of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

TikTok Ban Ruling Expected Soon

A federal appeals court will decide if a law requiring Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the U.S. unit of the popular social media platform by Jan. 19 will stand or be ruled unconstitutional.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago

Vinícius, Real Madrid skip Ballon d'Or awards

Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will not travel to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday, sources told ESPN, because they believe Manchester City midfielder Rodri will receive ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

McDonald's reverses U.S. same-store sales declines in the third quarter, but E. coli fallout looms

Shares of McDonald's have fallen 6% since its Quarter Pounder burgers were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Business - CNBC - October 29

What to expect in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor is due to unveil tax and spend measures, but she may struggle to boost growth quickly

World - Financial Times - October 29

McDonald's surpasses earnings expectations in Q3 report

Fast food giant McDonald's reported its third quarter results Tuesday morning with revenue beating Wall Street's expectations at around $6.9 billion. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...

Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations

The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs

Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Woolworths Cuts Expectations for Australian Food Earnings

Australian grocer Woolworths expects fiscal first-half earnings in its key Australian food division to be below previous expectations, as customers continue to be price conscious when facing cost ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Latest in Expectations Shoppers

Nordstrom tops Wall Street’s earnings expectations, as shoppers buy more clothes and shoes

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Shoppers see some relief this year for Thanksgiving groceries

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Shoppers Are Picky Heading Into Black Friday. Retailers Could Win or Lose Big.

Loyalty cards offer genuine savings, watchdog says

Budget to benefit less affluent shoppers despite hit to business, says Primark owner

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

Walmart hikes its outlook again as shoppers spend more outside the grocery aisles

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Nigerian economy surpasses expectations

Bud Light Owner's U.S. Sales Bounce Back After Boycott

Here's the weather expected for Halloween night

What to expect on US election night

FirstFT: Decision day in America

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

Athanasiou Expected to Be Placed on Waivers by Blackhawks

What to expect for AI under Trump

TikTok Ban Ruling Expected Soon

Vinícius, Real Madrid skip Ballon d'Or awards

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What to expect in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

McDonald's surpasses earnings expectations in Q3 report

Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations

Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs

Woolworths Cuts Expectations for Australian Food Earnings

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