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Tariffs Pushed Prices Up. Why Retail and Industrial Investors Shouldn't Expect a Quick Reversal
U.S. tariff policy has been unpredictable, which is a big problem for companies and consumers alike. Given the uncertainty, it is difficult for a manufacturer to make long-term plans. That, in turn, is likely to lead to price increases caused by…
Retail sales and Fed minutes in focus next week
New data on retail sales will headline U.S. economic updates this week, but there will also be details from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting and a new read on consumer sentiment. The latest economic data showed that inflation remains hot.
Retailers are turning to entertainment to win shoppers' attention
Retailers are increasingly investing in and building out entertainment divisions as the race for audience attention speeds up. Experts say the trend is driven by the major consolidation in the entertainment ecosystem, the surge of creators and the…
Retail sales and Fed minutes in focus next week
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USDA Gives SNAP Retailers Until Feb. 11, 2027, to Meet Stocking Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 90 more days to meet expanded food-stocking requirements, moving the compliance deadline to Feb. 11, 2027. For most stores…
UK Study Models More Retail and Hospitality Spending From Shared-Mobility Bays
Shared-bike and scooter bays may be associated with more retail and hospitality spending in British town centers than car-parking spaces, according to a Create Streets and Cyclehoop study modeling the local economic case for reallocating street…
'Downward spiral we urgently need to address': Retailer in high street warning
Ms Forret's call follows our Reset the Rates campaign, which outlines six proposals for change. 'Saving our high streets requires more than encouraging people to shop locally,' the MD said. 'We need to make it easier for them to do so. 'Too often…
MAMDANI PRAISES TRUMP: President Delivers 90-Day SNAP Lifeline for Bodegas and Small Retailers Nationwide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is crediting President Donald Trump with delivering a lifeline to small business owners after the administration agreed to push back enforcement of strict new food-stocking requirements that threatened to strip…
NYC is spending $70 million on 5 city-run grocery stores that will price essentials 30% below retail - and bodegas are fighting back
New York City is moving closer to launching its effort to counter food inflation by opening five city-run grocery stores. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in May 2026 that the first store would open in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the South Bronx…
Advance Auto Parts vs. Airbnb: Is a Retail Rebound or Travel Giant Stock the Better Buy for 2027?
Whether you are betting on people fixing older cars or traveling to new destinations, Advance Auto Parts (AAP -0.37%) and Airbnb (ABNB +3.12%) offer very different ways to play the consumer economy. Advance Auto Parts provides essential components…
Costco Trusts AI to Reorder Drugs. Most Retailers Won't
The warehouse retailer's pharmacy inventory system now compares prescription drug prices across vendors and “autonomously and predictively reorders inventory,” Ron Vachris, Costco's president and CEO, said Dec. 11, 2025, on the…
Poundland issues '5-day' Saturday update on 'empty shelves' fears
Poundland has issued a new update as its future hangs in the balance. This week the High Street chain gave itself more time to work out a rescue deal as it battles to stave off insolvency. Court documents show the retailer has applied for a second…
The most important shopper of the future isn't human
A shopper asks an AI assistant for sneakers for a 23-year-old. Another Googles a boutique hotel in Rome. Before either sees a picture of a shoe or a room, artificial intelligence has helped decide which brands deserve consideration. Mental…
Page Industries Sets Nov. 18 Record Date for ₹150 Dividend
Page Industries declared a ₹150-per-share interim dividend for FY2026-27 as quarterly revenue climbed 11.5%, offering investors a read on demand at India's exclusive licensee of JOCKEY. The board approved the distribution on Nov. 12. The…
Poundland shares exact date shelves will be restocked
Poundland has released a fresh statement as its future remains uncertain. This week the High Street retailer granted itself additional time to negotiate a rescue agreement as it strives to avoid insolvency. Court filings reveal the company has…
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