Instacart adds AI-powered tools for advertisers as ad growth slows: The new features make it easier for brands to create and optimize campaigns.

The pandemic was catastrophic to many downtown QSRs: But demand is returning as workers go back to their offices.

Walmart is all in on metaverse commerce: The retailer partnered with Minecraft on an immersive gaming experience.

Amazon outperformed rivals during February 28 economic boycott: Industry KPI data shows Walmart's and Instacart's online traffic declined.

Nike expects more pain as external headwinds complicate its turnaround plan: The company forecast a mid-teens drop in quarterly sales as inventory struggles and tariffs take their toll.

Wayfair to open a 150,000-square-foot store in Atlanta: The retailer’s physical stores act as three-dimensional billboards, driving sales by keeping the brand front-of-mind.

Temu parent PDD’s growth is slowing: The retailer is struggling to navigate sluggish domestic spending and external challenges to its business model.

Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair launch spring sales: Retailers are likely to lean on tentpole events to drive cost-conscious shoppers to spend.

Darden expects consumers to keep splurging on restaurant meals despite uncertainty: But dining out could be one of the first indulgences to go once tariff-related price hikes take effect.

Alimentation Couche-Tard is determined to buy 7-Eleven parent Seven & i amid c-store headwinds: The two companies are discussing divestitures, but antitrust concerns could scuttle the deal.

Economic uncertainty ate into General Mills’ quarterly results: Consumers’ sharp focus on value is causing them to consume fewer snacks.

Forever 21’s long-shot plan to emerge from bankruptcy involves copying Shein: The fast-fashion retailer plans to adopt an ecommerce-only model if it fails to find a buyer to manage its stores.

Secondhand apparel delivered its strongest annual growth since 2021 last year: The category is poised to continue its up-and-to-the-right trajectory as tariffs push up the price of new clothing.

Costco tries to shift tariff burden onto China suppliers: But that strategy comes with increasing risks as Beijing takes a more active role.

GenAI is playing a bigger role in the shopping experience: Consumers are turning to AI tools for product recommendations, research, and inspiration.

Rivals set their sights on Southwest Airlines customers: Frontier is temporarily offering perks that consumers associate with Southwest, including a free checked bag and no-fee flight changes.

Hudson’s Bay looks to liquidate its stores: While the pandemic dealt a severe blow to its sales, the escalating US-Canada trade war may have delivered the final hit.

Pepsi buys Poppi to hone its appeal to health-conscious consumers: The acquisition comes amid a broader portfolio shift in favor of “better for you” options.

Beijing’s stimulus measures provided a boost to retail sales in February: But China’s economy isn’t out of the woods yet.