Nike resumes selling on Amazon as tariffs threaten its turnaround: The brand is betting that an expanded retail presence will soften the blow of higher prices.

Ralph Lauren and Canada Goose defied luxury slowdown in Q1: But tariffs and uncertainty could reverse that momentum.

The EU proposed a fee on small shipments: The new tax would add to the growing challenges facing Shein and Temu.

Lowe’s expects to push past stiff headwinds this year: The retailer maintained its guidance of flat to 1% YoY comparable sales growth despite a stagnant housing market and macro uncertainty.

TJX shrugs off tariff impact as consumers choose value: The retailer expects economic volatility to create more opportunities to gain share.

Target’s disappointing Q1 sets the stage for a difficult year: Softer discretionary spending and backlash against its DEI rollback are challenging the retailer’s ability to manage tariffs.

Amazon discourages sellers from stockpiling goods with capacity limits: The strategy aims to prevent overload at its fulfillment centers, but it complicates merchants’ tariff mitigation abilities.

Google has entered the AI shopping arena: The company’s AI Mode experience aims to assist consumers throughout every step of the shopping experience—from finding inspiration to buying at the right moment.

Despite tough conditions, Home Depot is keeping its head above water: The company beat revenue expectations, came close on earnings, and isn’t flinching on its full-year outlook—or its prices.

Levi Strauss sharpens its focus: The company agreed to sell Dockers to Authentic Brands as it looks to grow its D2C sales and expand its international presence.

Target drops same-day delivery markups for Circle 360 members across Shipt network: The move, covering orders from over 100 partner retailers, aims to boost the program’s appeal.

China’s economy felt some effects of Trump’s tariffs in April: Weakening retail sales and factory output show the dangers of a drawn-out trade war.

Memorial Day sales are live at Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and more: As consumers cut discretionary spending, retailers aim to boost sales through holiday-driven promotions.

Low-income consumers feel squeezed: With prices rising and the GOP tax bill set to reduce their after-tax income, relief may not come soon.

The EU expects tariffs to weigh on growth this year and next: The bloc downgraded its GDP expectations due to levels of uncertainty “not seen since the darkest moments” of the pandemic.

US-UK trade deal eases barriers across key sectors: Our FAQ explains how the pact may benefit exporters and affect economic growth.

Alibaba and JD.com embark on ambitious expansions despite challenging conditions: Both are making expensive delivery investments that could worsen China’s price wars.

Agentic AI gains momentum: As Amazon, Walmart, eBay and others experiment with AI agents, retailers need to to figure out how to market to bots in addition to humans.

David’s Bridal goes upscale: The retailer launched a higher-end boutique called Diamonds & Pearls that offers a more intimate, elevated experience.

Discounts are a primary motivator for TikTok Shop purchases: But that tactic may not be sustainable for sellers reeling from the impact of China tariffs.