Retail & ecommerce briefing Trends & Statistics

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Uber Eats adds at-home returns for retail items

Article
Apr 17, 2026

Shoppers can enlist couriers to return unwanted items and receive instant refunds—for a price.

A potential Spirit Airlines liquidation could spell bad news for the broader travel industry

A potential Spirit Airlines liquidation could spell bad news for the broader travel industry

Article
Apr 16, 2026

Spirit’s potential liquidation underscores fuel shock and airlines’ premium shift.

Amazon sellers stage ad boycott over payment policy changes

Article
Apr 16, 2026

Protest over changes to the retailer’s ad payment policies lay bare merchants’ growing cash flow struggles.

Iran war dims Europe’s 2026 growth outlook

Iran war dims Europe’s 2026 growth outlook

Article
Apr 16, 2026

Inflation fears and fuel risks from the Iran war squeeze retail and discretionary demand.

Starbucks brings vibe-based ordering to ChatGPT

Starbucks brings vibe-based ordering to ChatGPT

Article
Apr 15, 2026

The company’s new beta app aims to meet Gen Z at the moment of inspiration.

The travel industry may not see the big win from the World Cup it had expected

The travel industry may not see the big win from the World Cup it had expected

Article
Apr 15, 2026

Geopolitics and high travel costs curb international bookings, dimming expected retail gains.

Walmart modernizes Great Value brand as private label competition intensifies

Walmart modernizes Great Value brand as private label competition intensifies

Article
Apr 15, 2026

The massive redesign aims to elevate private label appeal and fend off rivals.

A United-American Airlines merger is likely to experience significant turbulence

Article
Apr 14, 2026

Proposed tie-up could create a loyalty data powerhouse but faces steep antitrust hurdles.

Rent the Runway doubles down on inventory to drive growth

Article
Apr 14, 2026

Inventory surge and flexible membership options drove a 20% increase in revenues and active subscribers.

Surging fuel costs offset higher tax refunds

Surging fuel costs offset higher tax refunds

Article
Apr 14, 2026

Elevated fuel expenses offset larger refunds, weakening purchasing power and core retail growth.

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War in the Middle East weakens sales at LVMH, Kering

Article
Apr 14, 2026

The impact so far is confined to the Middle East but could widen as global travel demand and sentiment slip.

Amazon drives deeper into new car sales

Amazon drives deeper into new car sales

Article
Apr 13, 2026

Adding major brands strengthens its bid to shape car search before buyers reach dealerships.

Dollar General doubles in-store audio advertising reach with QSIC partnership

Dollar General doubles in-store audio advertising reach with QSIC partnership

Article
Apr 13, 2026

AI-powered network promises sharper targeting and measurable impact.

Instagram launches affiliate program as its shopping influence slips

Instagram launches affiliate program as its shopping influence slips

Article
Apr 13, 2026

Reels product tags aim to reignite social commerce sales as TikTok soaks up momentum.

McDonald’s turns to low-priced energy drinks and crafted sodas to boost traffic, ticket size

Article
Apr 13, 2026

Value-priced beverages challenge rivals like Dutch Bros and Starbucks while boosting store visits.

Grocery traffic proves stable as superstores make gains in early 2026, per Industry KPI data

Grocery traffic proves stable as superstores make gains in early 2026, per Industry KPI data

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Essential spending keeps traffic positive while superstores fluctuate and then climb early this year.

March Madness drove spikes in online shopping

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Ecommerce orders jumped in 31 states on game days as fan fervor spilled into carts.

Meal lines blur as all-day breakfast trend gains momentum

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Gen Z and millennials drive all-day demand for protein-packed staples.

Retailers were already under pressure before the war. The challenges are only getting worse.

Retailers were already under pressure before the war. The challenges are only getting worse.

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Energy-driven inflation dents confidence and could erase billions in core sales.

Target leans on Shipt to speed deliveries and cut costs

Target leans on Shipt to speed deliveries and cut costs

Article
Apr 10, 2026

Shipt expansion widens next-day reach as rivals race ahead.

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