Consumer confidence sees small dip in JulyConsumer confidence dropped slightly from June to July, despite increased retail sales in the month. 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. 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. 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. Retail spending trends: Adapting to consumer pressure in 2024 Households across the U.S. are feeling the financial pinch as essential expenditures surge. Online spending patterns shift in July E-commerce shoppers started changing their shopping behavior in July 2024. The most popular back-to-school retailer is… A new survey reveals the retailer capturing the largest share of back-to-school sales. July online grocery sales rise, led by delivery Online grocery sales saw a large year-over-year increase in July, reaching nearly $8 billion. How to avoid a restructuring fail The retail industry is grappling with a wave of bankruptcies as many national retailers struggle to remain afloat. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last