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In the evolving landscape of retail payments, a landmark settlement between Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. is poised to reshape how consumers use their credit cards at checkout....

Holiday Thrift Pivot: Value Collabs and Email ROI Dominate 2025 Gifting Surge

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, consumers are tightening their belts amid economic pressures, with 66% reporting they can only afford necessities, according to recent sur...

Big Mac Blues: McDonald’s Grapples with Inflation’s Bite on U.S. Diners

McDonald's Corp., the global fast-food behemoth, is facing headwinds in its U.S. market as inflation-weary consumers tighten their belts and opt for cheaper alternatives, includ...

Tariff Squeeze: Trump’s Duties Devastate Small Shops as Retail Giants Thrive

In the escalating trade tensions of 2025, President Trump's tariffs are reshaping the American business landscape, hitting small enterprises hardest while larger retailers navig...

Amazon’s Robotic Revolution: Inside the Whole Foods Store-Within-a-Store Experiment

Amazon is pushing the boundaries of grocery retail with its latest innovation at a Whole Foods Market in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. This new concept store integrates a 'sto...

AutoZone’s Resilient Ride Amid Economic Turbulence

AutoZone's Resilient Ride Amid Economic TurbulenceIn an era where tech giants grapple with market volatility, AutoZone Inc. emerges as a beacon of stability in the cons...

Apple’s Q4 2025 Earnings Triumph: Revenue Hits $102B Milestone

CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple Inc. delivered a robust performance in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing Wall Street expectations and signaling strong momentum heading into...

Amazon Launches ‘Help Me Decide’ AI for Personalized Product Picks

Amazon.com Inc. has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence innovation, a feature dubbed "Help Me Decide," aimed at streamlining the often overwhelming process of online shoppi...

Amazon Launches Amazon Grocery: Affordable Brand Challenges Walmart, Kroger

Amazon.com Inc. has unveiled its latest push into the grocery sector with the launch of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand that consolidates offerings from its existing Amaz...

Walmart Partners with OpenAI to Upskill 50,000 Employees in AI by 2026

In the bustling headquarters of Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas, a quiet revolution is underway as the retail giant grapples with the transformative power of artificial intel...

LA Starbucks Baristas Rally Over Stalled Contracts, Warn of Strikes

In the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Starbucks baristas gathered on a recent Saturday, their chants echoing against the backdrop of coffee shops that have become symbols of both...

Starbucks Closes Hundreds of Stores, Cuts 900 Jobs in $1B Restructuring

Starbucks Corp., the ubiquitous coffee chain that has long symbolized America's on-the-go caffeine culture, is embarking on a sweeping restructuring effort amid persistent sales sl...

Sam’s Club Pilots AI Portals for Faster Checkouts and Less Theft

In a bold move that could reshape warehouse retail, Sam's Club, the membership-only chain owned by Walmart Inc., has begun phasing out traditional cash registers and self-checkout...

Costco Q4 Revenue Surges 8% to $86.2B on Executive Perks

Costco Wholesale Corp. has long been a retail powerhouse, known for its membership model that drives loyalty and bulk sales. In its latest fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, th...

Visible Expands $25 Unlimited Plans to Best Buy Retail Stores

In a significant shift for the wireless industry, Visible, Verizon's budget-friendly digital carrier, is stepping out of its online-only confines and into physical retail spaces th...

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