Shift in logistics forces importers to move shipments earlier in the year and drives up freight rates in the process
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price rises are reaching outer limits of the strategy
A brand that fell out of fashion in the 2000s has become one of the US market’s strongest performers
Amazon and Salesforce also expected to take stakes in newly formed company
Backlash to Pride wares was only the start of recent woes as reliance on discretionary goods took a price-conscious hit
Sportswear maker says it is taking aggressive action to reorganise inventory after weaker than expected quarter
Owner of Boots and Duane Reade sees stretched customers and lower prescription reimbursements hitting margins
Food sales contract as inflation takes a bite out of consumers’ wallets
‘Long-expected deceleration’ in consumer spending may now be under way, says Adriana Kugler
A deal would reverse an acquisition that drew pressure from activist investors
Reddit account of Keith Gill suggests day trader holds shares and options worth $260mn in video games retailer
Shares of the discount club soar as price-weary shoppers peruse towers of chlorine and macaroons for bargains
Analysts see Target and Walmart setting a new tone for sector after years of increases
Video games store operator announces preliminary results showing expectations of further drop in net sales
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflation
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts
Investors should take a hard look at the core retail business and reset their expectations accordingly
For regulators, the labour market is fair game in mergers and acquisitions
Acquisition of Vizio shows the US retailer is serious about building a rival to Amazon Prime
US retailer’s central problem is the products it sells and the environments in which it sells them fail to appeal
Prices of some items did not fall as much as anticipated, claims world’s largest retailer
Rise of high-tech instalment plans raise concerns about consumer repayments
US sales projected to reach at least $12bn as ecommerce grows faster than store business
Soaring holiday spending driven by demand, not higher prices, as retailers deepen discounts
Fatigue at higher prices is expected to push more shoppers to chase early holiday season discounts
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