The US consumer is holding up, according to Walmart: The retailer raised its full-year outlook after solid spending from value-seeking shoppers drove it to a Q2 earnings beat—although it warned of uncertainty heading into election season.

Neutrogena debuts product line on TikTok Shop in a bid to woo Gen Z skincare obsessives: The brand hopes to regain market share in the dermatological space after ceding ground to L’Oréal’s CeraVe and La Roche Posay.

DoorDash is the latest delivery platform to turn to streaming to boost membership sign-ups: The company will offer DashPass subscribers free access to Max’s ad-supported tier in a bid to boost sign-ups and grow sales.

Amazon isn’t taking its Q2 miss lightly: The retailer aggressively pushes to drive growth by partnering with TikTok and Pinterest, testing a speedy delivery service, and courting Chinese sellers.

Lowe’s looks to expand the reach of its retail media network: The home improvement retailer rebranded the service Lowe’s Media Network and plans to launch four new channels this year.

Instacart makes long-term bets on retail media: We expect the company’s advertising business to grow 16.1% this year and to continue expanding as it diversifies its offerings.

Uber and DoorDash report double-digit growth as customers prioritize convenience: Order frequency rose in Q2 thanks to both companies’ membership programs and growing selections of merchants.

Nordstrom, Kohl’s look to brand partnerships to boost sales: While Nordstrom turns to buzzy companies like Savage X Fenty to attract younger shoppers, Kohl’s takes a kitchen-sink approach.

The US economy hits speed bumps: A flurry of news events, a slowing labor market, and lackluster consumer confidence numbers are making it harder for retailers to convince consumers to spend.

Amazon misses sales expectations as shoppers trade down to cheaper products: The retailer is trying to win over price-conscious customers with more sales events and a soon-to-be-launched budget marketplace.

Amazon, Walmart, and Stitch Fix lead retailers when it comes to AI implementation: But retailers of all sizes are leveraging the technology to drive sales and improve CX, according to a report provided exclusively to EMARKETER.

Instacart launches new ad formats to help CPGs drive impulse purchases: The delivery platform will roll out shoppable recipes, occasions, and bundles to facilitate discovery and boost brand engagement.

McDonald’s sales fell for the first time since 2020: The company’s overreliance on price hikes led it to lose its “value leadership” positioning. Reestablishing that role is the key to its turnaround.

Walmart+ Week member participation rose thanks to popularity with wealthy shoppers: While Amazon’s Prime Day sale attracted twice as many participants, its lead is narrowing.

Are millennials pulling away from Amazon? While they were the one demographic group whose Prime Day spending dropped year over year, they continued to spend on other retailers’ sites.

Best Buy looks to distinguish itself from the competition: The struggling retailer refreshes its online and offline presences to turn around its two-year slump.

Albertsons’ same-store sales rose 1.4% in Q1: The grocer expects headwinds due to the confluence of rising labor costs, declining margins, and the cycling of food inflation.

Amazon returns partnership is a huge hassle for Kohl’s, Staples employees: Despite an increase in foot traffic, the constant deluge of packages fails to deliver the expected sales bump.

Dynamic pricing plans risk alienating price-sensitive consumers: The mere possibility of variable prices is triggering anxiety over inflation and hurting trust in retailers

Prime Day 2024 shatters records yet again as consumers stock up on essentials: Shoppers spent $14.2 billion online, spurred by significant discounts and the chance to get a head start on back-to-school needs.