Target's Michael Fiddelke and Walmart's John Furner step into the CEO role, outlining priorities to reinvigorate growth and customer loyalty amid operational and social challenges.
As new CEOs take the helm at Target and Walmart, the retailers face divergent paths—one battling slumping sales and investor flight, the other riding a wave of growth fueled by e-commerce and high-income shoppers.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
The grocery sector begins 2026 with significant executive turnover, including leadership changes at Lidl US, The Save Mart Companies, and a major realignment within Walmart's top ranks ahead of its CEO transition.
Japanese apparel retailer Shimamura (TSE:8227) has completed a massive share repurchase program and reshuffled its executive team in a concentrated two-day move, signaling a strategic pivot to boost per-share metrics and long-term value.
Shareholder analysis reveals a distinctive ownership structure at Swiss electrical engineering group Burkhalter Holding, where retail investors collectively hold the largest stake, while insiders retain significant control. This balance of power highlights both broad public interest and strong managerial alignment in the CHF1.5 billion company.
In a significant move to bolster its healthcare services and retain staff, Walmart is creating thousands of new leadership positions and raising wages for pharmacy technicians across its U.S. stores.
Walmart announces CEO Doug McMillon's retirement, appointing tech veterans John Furner and David Guggina to lead its next chapter. The move underscores the retail giant's intensified focus on digital transformation amid strong shareholder returns.
XPO's dual recognition of driver safety excellence coincides with significant institutional options activity targeting 2026, setting the stage for a pivotal period as the company navigates leadership change and high expectations for its core LTL business.
Discount retailer Five Below is under investigation by law firm Johnson Fistel following declining sales, lowered guidance, and the sudden departure of its CEO. The legal scrutiny comes as the stock shows sharp volatility—up nearly 96% over the past year but down year-to-date—raising questions about its valuation and growth narrative.
Amazon, Chanel, and other major creditors have formed a unified front in Saks Global's Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to recover debts while the luxury retailer moves to liquidate its off-price division and renegotiate key partnerships.
Shares of fuel and convenience retailer Murphy USA have surged 15% in three months, closing near $422.51, yet a mixed long-term performance and competing valuation models leave investors questioning if the rally has legs or if the stock is already fully priced.
Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
The century-old outdoor apparel brand, famed for pioneering the quilted down jacket, is preparing to close its North American retail footprint while its licensing and e-commerce operations continue under new management.
An analysis of the most-held stocks on the Robinhood platform reveals where the retail investing crowd is placing its bets, with two tech giants emerging as particularly compelling long-term investments.
Amazon will discontinue its Amazon One palm-scanning payment and entry technology at retail locations in 2026, marking a retreat from one of its most ambitious physical commerce experiments.
The third-quarter earnings season for apparel retailers revealed a stark divergence. While some brands like Abercrombie & Fitch soared on strong results, others, including Tilly's and Torrid, faced investor skepticism despite meeting top-line expectations. We analyze the performance, the shifting retail landscape, and what it signals for the sector's future.
RH shares have slumped roughly 13% over the past week, contrasting sharply with strong gains over the prior month. This pullback places the luxury home furnishings retailer under a valuation microscope, with analysts debating whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper challenges ahead.
A new IADS report reveals how luxury's slowdown and a permanent shift to casual styles are forcing major retailers to pivot. The response: doubling down on athleisure, accessible price points, and in-store experiences to attract customers and sustain growth.
Hitachi, Ltd. announces a ¥100 billion share repurchase and a sweeping leadership reshuffle across its core divisions, sharpening its focus on digital and AI-driven growth. While the move underscores a commitment to shareholder returns and a transformed future, analysts caution that execution risks and a premium valuation loom large.
