Mastercard: July retail sales increase led by online shoppingNew data from Mastercard shows that online and in-store sales rose in July, partially due to back-to-school shopping. Mattress Firm expands DoorDash partnership with campus ambassadorsMattress Firm and DoorDash are recruiting college students to serve as promotional sleep experts. The Giant Co. CFO named to new role The Giant Company has named a new merchandising leader. Lowe’s beats earnings, misses sales in Q2; cuts full-year forecast Lowe’s Companies Inc. is predicting a slowdown in the home improvement industry following a mixed second quarter of fiscal 2024. Kroger files to block FTC challenge to proposed $25 billion Albertsons merger Legal activity surrounding the proposed $25 billion merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. continues to grow. GU to open debut store in NYC, launch e-commerce site Uniqlo’s sister brand GU is preparing to make its debut in the United States. Walmart opens hosted U.S. fulfillment to Chinese goods Third-party sellers of Chinese products have a new avenue to sell directly to Walmart customers. First Look: Digitally-native Asteri Beauty dazzles in brick-and-mortar A fast-growing, female-founded Middle Eastern luxury beauty brand is expanding in physical retail. Couche-Tard strikes deal with Giant Eagle; makes takeover offer to 7-Eleven parent Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its footprint of convenience stores in the United States through an acquisition while eyeing an even bigger deal that would create a global c-store powerhouse. Carvana developing auto reconditioning center An omnichannel platform for buying and selling used cars is expanding its capabilities to auction reconditioned vehicles. Retail spending trends: Adapting to consumer pressure in 2024 Households across the U.S. are feeling the financial pinch as essential expenditures surge. Survey: AI tools playing larger role for online shoppers A growing number of consumers are beginning to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT on their shopping journey. First Previous 637 638 639 640 641 Next Last
