The parcel carrier Veho is launching a novel service that allows online retailers to slash shipping costs by opting for flexible delivery windows, challenging the industry's rigid speed paradigm and offering a new tool in the fight against rising last-mile expenses.
As CarMax shares languish nearly 50% below last year's levels, investment firm BML Capital Management has taken a significant new position, signaling a vote of confidence in the used-car retailer's long-term strategy and financial resilience.
The historic Swiss watchmaker Longines has opened a dedicated boutique on Amazon Luxury, marking its first direct-to-consumer partnership with the e-commerce giant and significantly expanding its digital retail footprint in the U.S. market.
Amid a broader retail pivot, QVC is aggressively expanding its beauty and wellness offerings as part of a critical turnaround strategy, even as parent company QVC Group grapples with declining revenues.
Accessories retailer Claire's appoints Michelle Goad, a former Gap Inc. executive, as chief brand officer to lead its store transformation and reconnect with tween shoppers, signaling a renewed commitment to physical retail despite a scaled-back footprint.
As the automotive retail industry gathers in Las Vegas, a year of market volatility has cemented a 'back-to-basics' mindset, with profitability through fixed operations and used vehicles taking center stage.
Amazon's high-end shopping portal presses forward, signaling its strategic independence after Saks Global moves to exit their curation deal as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring.
TD Cowen has increased its price target for Lowe's Companies (LOW) to $295 while maintaining a Hold rating, as part of a wider reassessment of the hardlines retail sector. The home improvement giant, a noted dividend aristocrat, continues to attract investors seeking reliable income growth despite housing market uncertainties.
As retailers demand greater supply chain transparency, UPS is now handling 1.3 million RFID-tagged packages daily at its retail locations, part of a broader push to automate operations and attract business in a competitive market.
Automated retail chain VenHub began trading on the Nasdaq in January via a direct listing, as it taps a former Amazon Web Services executive to spearhead a major North American rollout of its unstaffed 'Smart Stores'.
As Michael Fiddelke steps into the CEO role, Target confronts mounting pressure to address immigration enforcement controversies and community tensions, challenging his stated focus on retail fundamentals.
The Marzetti Company reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations at $518 million, though earnings per share fell short. While its foodservice segment saw growth, retail sales softened, highlighting ongoing challenges for the specialty food maker.
In a strategic move to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, Deutsche Börse Group's 360T has partnered with Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda. The collaboration leverages Europe's new MiCA framework to offer institutional clients a compliant gateway into cryptocurrency trading and retail services.
As prediction markets surge in popularity, their symbiotic relationship with high-volatility cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin is creating new speculative dynamics and attracting retail investors.
The retail-focused REIT has restructured its credit facilities, gaining breathing room on debt repayments while investors debate whether the move strengthens its long-term outlook or merely postpones underlying challenges.
Lightspeed Commerce embeds AI across its retail and hospitality platforms, aiming to deepen client engagement. While the move aligns with industry trends, analysts debate its immediate impact on adoption rates and the company's long-term valuation.
Ahold Delhaize's Belgian arm finalizes the acquisition of Delfood, integrating 303 outlets to solidify its dominance in the local convenience retail landscape and expand its total store network to over 1,100 locations.
The Bank of England is launching a public consultation this spring to foster competition in retail payments, aiming to introduce direct account-to-account payment options that could challenge Visa and Mastercard's dominance and lower costs for smaller businesses.
With institutional shareholders dominating ownership, Kearny Financial Corp.'s stock trajectory is closely tied to the moves of major funds. While this brings credibility, it also introduces volatility risks that retail investors should watch.
In his first public message, CEO Michael Fiddelke outlined plans to revive Target's business but avoided addressing growing calls for the retailer to denounce immigration enforcement actions, sparking criticism from activists and shareholders.
