Gopuff enhances retail media capabilities to help advertisers reach Gen Z, millennial audiences: The retailer hopes the moves will differentiate it in a crowded market.

Moët Hennessy -owner LVMH buys a stake in French Bloom: The investment represents the first move by Champagne’s biggest producer into nonalcoholic beverages.

Port strike notwithstanding, companies are confident in their abilities to weather supply-chain disruptions: But a drawn-out shutdown could test that resilience as backlogs grow and costs rise.

EBay scores a significant win for online marketplaces: A federal judge ruled the site isn’t liable for items sold on its platform that violate environmental laws.

American Eagle sues Amazon for trademark infringement in fight against product dupes, knockoffs: The retailer accused the ecommerce giant of unauthorized use of its “Aerie” trademarks, which it said helped drive traffic and sales on the marketplace at American Eagle’s expense.

Kate Spade partners with Eloquii to reach plus size customers: The brand is making an effort to tap into the underserved market as size inclusivity efforts across the fashion industry run aground.

Trump puts retail theft back in the spotlight: The timing is curious given the growing evidence that retail theft rates have improved or stabilized.

UK consumers see economic storm clouds ahead: That’s driving them to splurge on small luxuries such as high-end perfumes and cosmetics.

Mercado Libre will account for 66.5% of ecommerce sales in Argentina this year: Amazon sees an opportunity to chip away at that share by offering a $5 flat international shipping rate.

Consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this year: That would be down about 5% from last year as shoppers look for opportunities to cut costs.

LVMH expands industry influence with Moncler investment: The deal would give the luxury conglomerate a board seat, as well as a piece of a brand that successfully weathered the downturn in China’s luxury market.

Temu is eating away at dollar stores’ market share: Dollar General and Dollar Tree face significant headwinds as their core customer base reduces spending and competition mounts.

Capri blames Michael Kors’ decline on excessive discounting: The luxury brand’s attempt to stay competitive by slashing prices hurt its cachet and handed momentum to labels like Coach.

Retailers adjust China strategies to coax cost-conscious shoppers to open their wallets: Ikea and Pizza Hut will open more small-format stores to reach new customers, while H&M set up shop on Pinduoduo and Douyin.

A major dockworkers strike seems increasingly likely: The disruption will begin October 1, just as several retailers begin launching holiday promotions.

Zalando leans in to inclusivity: Roughly two years after launching an adaptive fashion collection, the retailer rolled out pieces for children.

Private labels drive long-term loyalty: That’s why Albertsons rolled out its first new brand in years and Stop & Shop launched a coffee brand.

Italy launches greenwashing probe into Shein: The fast-fashion retailer’s business practices are once again in the spotlight, which isn’t great news for the brand.

Kay Jewelers refreshes brand, invests in store upgrades to maximize “Zillennial” appeal: The retailer hopes that more personalized experiences, along with a wider selection of fashion jewelry, will win over younger audiences.

Retailers turn to genAI to help with product listings: Puma, Walmart, and Amazon are among the companies that see the tech as an opportunity to deliver a more personalized, relevant experience to shoppers while improving productivity.