Walmart defends pricing practices, again
The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.
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How much longer will inflation in Belgian supermarkets continue to fall?
While energy prices are rising sharply, inflation for grocery shopping in Belgium has now been falling for four consecutive months. Among other items, carrots, bananas, olive oil…
US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump weighs export ban
The US is pressing European countries to prepare to release diesel reserves as President Donald Trump considers restricting US fuel exports, amid record diesel prices in the UK.
Consumer confidence sags to 12-year low, eroded by inflation, job anxiety
Inflation will probably not slow to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target until 2028, New York Fed President John Williams predicted.
The digital gold rush is over: shoppers force retail back to basics
E-commerce has stopped being retail’s automatic growth engine. Online spending is sliding back towards parity with stores, while cash-strapped shoppers are choosing price…
German Inflation Hits Highest Level In Almost Three Years
German inflation hit its highest level since December 2023 in September, while unemployment rose back above 3 million.
1-800-Flowers to sell PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered
The $45 million transaction marks a steep drop from the $245 million purchase price for PersonalizationMall.com about six years ago.
Conagra Brands Beats First-Quarter Estimates On Pricing Strength
Conagra Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and sales, helped by a better pricing and product mix.
Polish off-price retailer HalfPrice expands to Belgium
HalfPrice, a Polish outlet retailer with more than 220 stores in 15 European countries, is coming to Belgium: in November, the chain will open five stores in Shopping Cora malls…
Morrisons slashes price of meal deal to £3.65
Morrisons has reduced the price of its meal deal as part of its goal to become the cheapest offer among UK supermarkets. From 28 September onwards, shoppers with a loyalty…
Target cuts prices as consumer sentiment sours
With the holiday season ramping up, the mass retailer reduced pricing on nearly 2,000 home and apparel products.
Aldi’s sales rebound thanks to new stores and low prices, says GlobalData
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