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How Hearing and Meeting Customer Expectations Boosted Walmart’s Sales

The giant retailer posted huge in-store and online sales gains through product and price diversification and cheaper, faster delivery, offering smaller stores an idea how to bolster their business, ...

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

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.

Target struggles, Walmart sees strong sales in Q3 earnings reports

Retailers are putting out their third-quarter earnings reports ahead of the big holiday spending season. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has a look at the numbers.

Case Study: Lessons Learned From Walmart About Promoting From Within

The retail giant’s CEO, Doug McMillon, started working for the company in high school, eventually rising to CEO in 2014.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says

A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.

Walmart Says It Will ‘Probably’ Raise Prices, and the Controversial Reason Is Eye-Opening

The question now is how business leaders should react and prepare — especially in the context of other early warning signs.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago

BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness

BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election

During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Amazon’s cloud growth takes a backseat as this retail reality shines through

Often cloud growth drives Amazon’s stock movements after earnings, but this time analysts are keying in on overall profit as well as retail momentum for nondiscretionary purchases.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft

Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - November 4

The PS5 Pro Is Available Now And Eligible For One-Day Delivery At Amazon

PS5 Pro $699 | Available ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

This $4 Billion Mall Deal Could Hit Retailers With Higher Rents

The giant private equity firm Blackstone bought a shopping center landlord, and rents at strip- and mini-malls will likely climb, hitting grocers, pharmacies, and retailers in urban areas.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Will retail investors rekindle their love for Tesla? It could depend on Nvidia.

Elon Musk has become a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, but is that enough to bring retail investors back to Tesla?

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

China retail sales beat forecasts in October while real estate slump worsens

Retail sales grew by 4.8% year-on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. That was above the 3.8% forecasted in a Reuters poll, and a pickup from 3.2% growth in September.

Business - CNBC - November 15

China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Retail Sales Rise in October as Americans Remain Willing to Spend

A mix of factors contributed to the uptick, as people bought more cars and home store sales went up as storm damage in the Southeast got fixed. It’s a good sign for the holiday shopping season.

Business - Inc. - November 15

UK retailers warn Reeves of £7bn hit from Budget changes

Changes to national insurance, national living wage and an existing packaging levy set to raise costs in the sector

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

British Land Expects Retail Park Boost as Shops Seek Cheaper Space

British Land expects more shops to move to retail parks to offset anticipated higher costs following the U.K. government’s budget last month.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

TJX boosted by strength in Europe, as retailer posts earnings beat and raises guidance

TJX Cos.’ stock was flat in afternoon trade Wednesday after rising from its morning lows, which came even after the discount retailer’s fiscal third-quarter earnings topped estimates and it again ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

We're changing our price target on TJX despite the retailer's light guidance

The company's outlook was not overly concerning given its proclivity to under-promise and over-deliver.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Retail investors are feeling unusually optimistic about the market — here’s why

Most retail investors are feeling pretty good about their investments right now, and according to a recent survey, they expect the good times to continue.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Dell, CrowdStrike and several big retailers

Best Buy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl's, Macy's, Burlington Stores and Dick's Sporting Goods all report Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The Other War for These Gazans Is Against Cancer

The small number of cancer patients from Gaza who are receiving care in Jordan’s capital, Amman, bear burdens beyond those of illness — deep feelings of guilt, along with fear and homesickness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets

Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

T Bone Burnett on "The Other Side"

Grammy- and Oscar-winning music producer T Bone Burnett has worked in the studio with many of the greats, from Bob Dylan and Greg Allman, to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. But after releasing "The ...

Manchester’s lessons for other British cities

Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its knees

World - Financial Times - November 14

The other side of the UK’s infrastructure problem

Well-planned investable projects are in short supply

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

With 10 Short Words, the CEO of Walmart U.S. Just Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson

I can imagine the anxiety and uncertainty could be distracting!

Business - Inc. - November 3

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