What is good for Walmart is often bad for rivals
Tie-up between Couche-Tard and Japan’s Seven & i would create one of America’s largest retail chains
Seven & i shares jump 22% after ‘friendly’ proposal from convenience store rival Couche-Tard
A high-margin and fast-growing ad business is changing the chain’s relationship with brands
ONS reports 0.5% rise in quantity of goods bought helped by Euros tournament and shop discounts
Investors have worried that lacklustre consumer results and a weakening labour market signalled a slowdown
Producers in world’s second-largest garment exporter say customers are concerned about violence and disruption
US hardware retailer says customers are becoming more uneasy about the economy
Ultimate owner of discount brand, whose directors include its former chair, argues it is off the hook for liabilities
Pub chain’s sales growth continues to outstrip the rest of the market
Cloud computing business AWS is the company’s real cash cow
Surge in payments as England fans drowned their sorrows fails to offset decline in overall consumer transactions
Despite stepping down as chief in 2022, Richard Liu has continued to quietly steer the business from London
The high street bakery chain is well ahead of McDonald’s for early morning sales, but faces a tough fight for evening trade
Since the pandemic, consumer spending has remained strong. But three months before the election, there are signs that demand is weakening
Shares slip nearly 8% after surge in crucial infrastructure investments exceed net income during the quarter
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
During the pandemic it was seen as a British tech success story. But its progress since has been less convincing
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw
Food-to-go retailer says purchases made after 4pm growing faster than overall average as it continues expansion
Internet marketplace taking on Amazon and Shein aims to cut delivery times by storing goods closer to shoppers
Future of online retail tie-up has come under the spotlight ahead of deal’s five-year anniversary
Change in fortunes for beaten-down property group would chime with broader retail sector
Labels from Gucci to Burberry are struggling as aspirational shoppers pull back from extravagance
Retailer will create 320 rental flats and 30 affordable homes in initial project
