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Bob’s Discount Furniture outperforms weak housing market

Article
May 11, 2026

Lower prices lift sales and share, even as store openings and other pressures weigh on margins.

Gen Zers say they’re pulling back from TikTok Shop

Gen Zers say they’re pulling back from TikTok Shop

Article
May 11, 2026

63% say they’ve stopped buying, even as discovery power stays strong.

Airbnb, Marriott bet on late World Cup surge despite weaker preliminary demand

Airbnb, Marriott bet on late World Cup surge despite weaker preliminary demand

Article
May 08, 2026

While Marriott and Airbnb are upbeat, US hotel operators report weaker bookings.

How a fast-growing coffee chain brews buzz through community, CPG, and loyalty

Article
May 08, 2026

Media, events, and LTO buzz double brand recall as revenues climb 31%.

K-beauty brand Medicube turns to big-box retailers to drive next growth phase

K-beauty brand Medicube turns to big-box retailers to drive next growth phase

Article
May 08, 2026

The brand will make its Walmart debut next month as part of a broader emphasis on big-box retail.

Rising costs hit low-income shoppers hardest, threatening value-focused brands

Rising costs hit low-income shoppers hardest, threatening value-focused brands

Article
May 08, 2026

From McDonald’s to Whirlpool repairs, brands feel the impact as consumers run out of money.

Aggressive marketing spending fuels Coach’s 29% sales gain

Article
May 07, 2026

Aggressive spending helped the brand add about 2 million customers as its sales jumped 29%.

DoorDash, Uber post strong Q1 delivery gains

Article
May 07, 2026

DoorDash and Uber post brisk order gains as consumers pay up for ease.

Restaurants brace for softer traffic as war heightens uncertainty

Restaurants brace for softer traffic as war heightens uncertainty

Article
May 07, 2026

Iran conflict and weak sentiment curb visits, making value menus the main draw.

Whirlpool warns of recession-level appliance demand as Iran war dents consumer confidence

Article
May 07, 2026

The appliance manufacturer says it is feeling Great Recession-like headwinds.

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Delta cuts short-haul snacks, focuses perks on longer flights

Article
May 06, 2026

It cuts service on flights under 350 miles amid rising fuel costs while enhancing it on longer routes.

Instacart’s grocery demand holds firm, fueled by value-focused shopping

Article
May 06, 2026

Even as Amazon and Walmart invest more in grocery, the delivery firm’s model and media arm keep profits climbing.

Large retailers capture a growing share of total sales

Large retailers capture a growing share of total sales

Article
May 06, 2026

Amazon and Walmart are expected to top 50% of US ecommerce sales as inflation steers shoppers to scale.

Marketing push lifts Kraft Heinz in tough quarter

Article
May 06, 2026

Reinvestment in marketing and innovation helped stabilize the business in Q1, but cost-of-living pressures are a major headwind.

Shopify expects agentic commerce to lift ecommerce adoption

Shopify expects agentic commerce to lift ecommerce adoption

Article
May 06, 2026

AI discovery brings new buyers and higher traffic to merchants.

Amazon Business adds fresh groceries, doubling down on a proven growth driver

Amazon Business adds fresh groceries, doubling down on a proven growth driver

Article
May 05, 2026

Same-day dairy and produce test whether consumer basket gains carry over to B2B spending.

Amazon test of AI-generated search overviews could reshape discovery

Amazon test of AI-generated search overviews could reshape discovery

Article
May 05, 2026

More curated results could shorten the path to purchase, but ad dollars and consumer trust hang in the balance.

As EV growth cools, Ford’s $30,000 pickup puts affordability front and center

Article
May 05, 2026

After costly missteps, a leaner $30,000 truck reframes EVs around value, not virtue.

Physical retail was in strong demand in Q1

Physical retail was in strong demand in Q1

Article
May 05, 2026

Tight 4.9% availability and suburban demand lift prices as stores anchor 82.6% of sales.

Saks Global eyes June exit from bankruptcy

Article
May 05, 2026

The retailer is counting on a leaner footprint and wealthy shoppers to revive sales, but challenges remain.

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