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Volvo Global Sales Boosted by EVs
The carmaker’s global sales rose 3% in October, with solid performance of its electrified range in Europe, but sales in the U.S. and China declined.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Glastonbury 2025 tickets sell out in 35 minutes
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend in 2025 before the festival takes a year off.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands
A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and free delivery.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Boot Barn stock slides after CEO departure announcement, but Western-wear retailer’s forecast is more upbeat
Western-themed retail chain Boot Barn Holdings Inc. on Monday said its chief executive would be leaving next month, while forecasting better sales and profits for the full year.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Carvana’s stock soars 20% as used-car retailer calls for better times ahead
Online used-car platform blows past Wall Street expectations for its third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Chinese online retailer Temu faces European Union investigation into rogue traders and illegal goods
Chinese online retailer Temu is facing a European Union investigation over suspicions it’s failing to prevent the sale of illegal productsTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Amazon, Walmart and Aldi compete to offer supercheap Thanksgiving meals — while other retailers wait in the wings
Good news for Thanksgiving shoppers: Your holiday meal could be cheaper than it was last year.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it
It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items tooTech - ABC News - November 4 -
Dollar Tree’s CEO steps down. An analyst says the move comes at a ‘difficult time.’
Dollar Tree Inc. on Monday said that Rick Dreiling has stepped down as chief executive of the discount retailer due to health reasons.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Trump's tariffs could trigger 'dramatic' price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group
Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned against Donald Trump's tariff proposals, calling them a sales tax on American consumers.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Retail Group Sees $78 Billion Spending Hit From Trump Tariff Plan
A National Retail Federation predicts a huge loss in consumer spending power under Trump, who also threatened Mexico and China with further tariffs over fentanyl flows to the U.S.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
PS5 Pro Disc Drive Is Sold Out At Most Retailers, But Walmart Has It (For Now)
PS5 Pro Disc Drive ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Trump vow on new trade war sends shockwaves through supply chain, importers scramble to move up orders
President Trump's aggressive threats about new tariffs on imports are resulting in a scramble among shippers to get cargo into the U.S. sooner than planned.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Why it’s good for the stock market that retail investors didn’t chase the post-election rally
Analysts at Vanda Research, who track retail stock-market activity, found buying relatively muted compared to the gains in the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Wall Street is bullish on one portfolio retail stock while raising concerns about another
We're talking about Home Depot and Best Buy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Painting the town pink and green: 'Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
Universal's "Wicked" is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Trump tariffs loom over retail earnings as Home Depot points to ‘industry-wide impact’
Home Depot Inc.’s third-quarter results this week gave a glimpse into the looming issue of tariffs for major U.S. retailers.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Off-price retailers could thrive, BofA says, citing this bullish data point
BofA analysts reiterated buy ratings on Burlington Stores Inc., Ross Stores Inc. and TJX Cos. Thursday, ahead of the discount retailers’ coming third-quarter earnings, and said they expect all ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Gen Z, millennial retail investors are tapping into ETFs, report finds. Here are things to watch out for, expert say
Gen Zers and millennials are more likely than other generations to hold ETFs in their retirement accounts, report finds. Here are two things to keep in mind.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Lowe’s CEO confident in retailer’s ability to manage Trump tariffs after earnings beat
“We feel good about the processes and the systems we put in place since the first Trump administration, to manage tariffs,” said Lowe’s CEO Marvin R. EllisonBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Should you buy gold from a big retailer? Pros and cons experts say to know
Buying gold from a big retailer could make sense for some investors, but it won't be the right move for everyone.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and imagesSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Dozens of retailers jacked up interest rates on store cards ahead of Fed cuts
Dozens of retailers, including Macy's, Gap and TJ Maxx, increased APRs on their store credit cards before the Federal Reserve cut rates, padding their profits.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
‘Tariff Man’ Trump returns next year. How nervous are retailers this time around?
Many of the companies that make or sell the products Americans buy — including big names like Walmart Inc. and Nike Inc. — don’t see tariffs in the same positive light as does President-elect ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Amazon is beating other retailers on price, but here’s how you can beat Amazon
Bargain hunters are taking advantage of rebate platforms to bring costs down.Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers
Not everyone is a customer. And you need to examine the types of non-customers you have to understand why.Business - Inc. - October 26