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Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Retail sales slipped back in July as clothing sales fell…
Walmart, Other Big Retailers Sharpen Their Pitch to Choosy Shoppers
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American consumers are delivering a retail reality check as they laser in on bargains
Consumers aren't broke, but they are being more selective about what they buy, and that's becoming more of a problem for major retailers. Case in point: Walmart's stock WMT fell 9.2% on Thursday as investors looked beyond the company's latest…
Japan's Aeon exits Thai retail to chase Vietnam's booming middle class
The decision by Japanese retailer Aeon to sell its MaxValu minimart chain in Thailand is the latest example of the tight grip domestic conglomerates hold over Thai consumers, retail experts say. Yet the move also hints at the shifting economic…
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales across Great Britain weakened last month despite the men's football World Cup and record temperatures boosting the demand for food and drink. The Office for National Statistics said the volume of goods sold in stores and online fell…
UK retail sales fall as shoppers cut back on online spending
Official data shows UK retail sales dipped in July, driven primarily by the steepest monthly fall in clothing purchases seen in more than a year. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), overall retail sales volumes…
Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back
Retail sales slipped back in July as clothing sales fell at the fastest rate for more than a year, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the…
How HSN Is Redefining Beauty Retail Through Storytelling and Trust
Fairchild Studio: How does HSN stand out in the marketplace? Allie Koscevic: HSN brings together discovery, education, trust and storytelling in a way few retailers can. We give customers the context they need to understand how a product works, why…
The US consumer is flashing red flags as Walmart earnings, retail sales, and jobs data show weakness
When the US consumer is weakening, Walmart is usually one of the last dominoes to fall. When economic conditions get tough, low-income shoppers rely on it even more. It's also become a destination for higher-income consumers looking to cut costs.
Retail sales fall despite World Cup and hot weather boosting alcohol and drinks trade - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Retail sales fell in July after a bumper period the previous month, despite the World Cup luring punters into pubs and the hot weather…
Biggest US Retailers Use $5 Billion in Trump Tariff Refunds to Appease Investors
This week saw some of the country's largest retailers report their quarterly earnings and the impact of some several billion dollars in tariff refunds on their bottom lines. After the Supreme Court struck down tariffs President Donald Trump levied…
Communications Services Down, but Not by Much, on Rotation Out of Retail Sector - Communications Services Roundup
Communications-services companies fell, but not by as much as the broad market, as traders rotated out of the retail sector in the wake of Walmart's earnings. Charter Communications fell after the cable company completed its acquisition of closely…
UK Retail Sales Surge in July, Boosting Sterling and Challenging BoE Outlook
With sales volume rising by 1.0% month-on-month and 4.2% year-on-year, the UK's retail industry showed amazing resilience in July 2026. This far exceeded market projections of a more modest 3.7% year-on-year increase and a 0.4% month-on-month…
Retail Roundup: 8 Commerce Moves From Target, Citi, Klarna, and More
Commerce media is moving into its next phase. Walmart and Target are showing just how important advertising has become to the retail growth story, while Citi is pushing commerce media into financial services, and agencies are expanding deeper into…
Retail earnings show consumers keep spending for right price - TT
Shoppers check out at a Walmart store in Columbus, Ohio. (Brian Kaiser/Bloomberg) Walmart, Target and Home Depot reported sales gains this week, saying consumers continue spending despite budget pressures and are prioritizing value and selective…
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