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Walmart to Invest $6B in Supply Chain Automation
Walmart has announced that it will invest about $6 billion…
FTC orders Target, Walmart to provide details in personalized pricing inquiry
Amid a broader investigation, Walmart and Target received orders from the Federal Trade Commission…
Stacy Taffet Appointed to Kohl’s Board of Directors
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Stacy Taffet has joined its Board of Directors…
Kohl’s Helps Provide 10 Million Meals to Families Nationwide This Holiday Season
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced a $1 million donation to Feeding America…
Walmart debuts longer Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales events
The mass retailer’s early Black Friday deals will be available from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15…
Amazon eyes 300K holiday hires
Amazon aims to hire over 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across its U.S. operations…
Kohl’s Brings Holiday Magic to Life for Customers with Top Gifts, Incredible Savings, and New Ways to Shop
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is stepping into the holiday season as the go-to destination for families…
Walmart Expands Employee Healthcare Benefits
Walmart is adding health-related benefits for its U.S. workforce…
Kohl’s Continues Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with $1.5 Million Donation to Support Youth Mental Health and Wellness Nationwide
In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced a $1.5 million commitment…
How Amazon Fall Prime Day went for sellers
The fall sale, held from October 6 to 7, helped drive major online sales growth across categories like…
Inside The Drop: Best Buy unveils the future of commerce, media and technology
For years, retail media has largely been defined by what happens near the point of purchase…
Best Buy and Amazon expand Fire TV partnership, opening Fire TV ad inventory to Best Buy Ads
Best Buy and Amazon announced an expanded multiyear Fire TV partnership…
Best Buy to debut on TikTok Shop, introducing new way for customers to discover and shop
Best Buy is launching on TikTok Shop, giving customers a new way to discover and shop for technology…
Kohl’s Holiday Top Toys List Features Gifts Starting Under $10
Kohl’s is unveiling its Top Toys of 2026, and there’s plenty of fun to unwrap this holiday season…
Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20
Amazon is raising pay by $1 per hour for eligible employees…
Amazon invests $230M in benefits, pay for Whole Foods store employees
Amazon is investing more than $230 million to provide Whole Foods Market team members with higher pay…
Best Buy launches holiday gifting center earlier than ever
Best Buy is kicking off the holiday season by debuting its gifting center…
Kohl’s Expands Babies“R”Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products
Kohl’s is adding dedicated Babies“R”Us shops to 56 additional stores this September…
Amazon Shipping readies 2026 holiday delivery surcharges
Amazon Shipping will apply peak season surcharges from Oct. 25 to Jan. 16, 2027…
Kohl’s Names Ryan M. Waymire Chief Merchandising Officer
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Ryan M. Waymire has been named…
Best Buy Reports Q2 FY27 Results
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week second quarter ended August 1, 2026…
Kohl’s Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today reported results for the second quarter…
Kohl’s Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Arianne Parisi has been named Kohl’s Chief Customer Officer…
Walmart gets close to $3 billion in tariff refunds
Tariff refunds continue to bolster the balance sheets of big retailers while consumers remain constrained by higher fuel prices…
Walmart Reports Strong Q2 Online Sales, But Store Results Disappoint Analysts
Walmart reported strong Q2 FY27 results, with total revenue up 5.9%…
Amazon Expands Locker Network to More Than 750 U.S. College Locations
The locations span over 500 campuses nationwide, with some schools offering multiple Locker pickup points…
Best Buy appoints Anne Bramman as chief financial officer
Best Buy announced today the appointment of Anne Bramman as executive vice president…
Amazon says groceries and essentials are growing ‘meaningfully faster’ than the rest of its Stores business
The company said on Thursday during its second-quarter earnings results that sales of groceries and everyday essentials grew…
Kohl’s Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced that John Schlifske has informed the Kohl’s Board…
Meet Kohl’s New AI Shopping Assistant For Styling, Inspiration, and Support
At Kohl’s, we are driven by people and strengthened by technology…
Best Buy announces Executive Team updates
As a part of its CEO transition, this evolution of the company’s leadership team positions Best Buy to accelerate…
Ulta’s CMO on blending brand building and omnichannel marketing
Ulta Beauty’s fiscal year is off to a strong start, with net sales up 11.1% to $3.2 billion…
Amazon’s Prime Day drives online sales in the US up 9.3%
During Amazon’s Prime Day dates — June 23 through June 26 — online U.S. retail spend grew about 9.3%…
Best Buy CFO to exit
Best Buy Chief Financial Officer Matt Bilunas will depart the company effective July 31…
Amazon invests billions in robotics for European distribution centres
Amazon is investing more than 10 billion euros in the expansion and modernisation…
Kohl’s Names Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer
Kohl’s has tapped Elliott Rodgers, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army Captain…
Kohl’s Donates $1 Million to Create Active Play and Wellness Spaces at Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today $1 million in wellness grants…
Best Buy rolls out Meta Lab shop-in-shops
Best Buy is rolling out a Meta shop-in-shop concept — dubbed Meta Lab @ Best Buy…
Walmart extends into restaurant delivery with Subway deal
Competing with other restaurant delivery apps, Walmart is expanding its express delivery service…
Amazon Announces 2026 Prime Day Dates
Amazon.com announced Monday that its annual Prime Day event will return June 23-26…
Best Buy Reports Q1 FY27 Results
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week first quarter ended May 2, 2026…
Kohl’s Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) today reported results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026…
Kohl’s Corporation Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders…
How Kohl’s Associates Gave Back During National Volunteer Month
Community engagement is a core part of who we are at Kohl’s, and we’re proud to have…
Kohl’s Names Matt Ward EVP Supply Chain
Ward will be responsible for Kohl’s supply chain and logistics network…
Walmart to lay off or relocate 1,000 tech, product workers
As part of a broader organizational restructure…
Best Buy to Expand Store Count for the First Time in a Decade
Best Buy is gearing up to add six net new U.S. stores this year…
Amazon Prime Day moves to June
Amazon’s first quarter online store net sales grew 12% year over year to about $64.3 billion…
Walmart is bringing beauty-focused store associates to hundreds of stores
Following a 22-store test, Walmart plans to expand a new beauty expert store associate role to 425 stores…
Kohl’s Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Children’s Wisconsin, Donates $1 Million
This investment reflects Kohl’s continued focus on supporting the well-being of children and families…
Supporting Smarter Shopping and Faster Decisions with AI at Kohl’s
At Kohl’s, our teams are dedicated to making shopping easier for customers…
Amazon brings back summer beauty event
Amazon is bringing back its annual summer beauty event, starting Monday and running through May 10…
Best Buy Names Company Veteran to Succeed Retiring Barry as CEO
Best Buy will be led by 26-year company veteran Jason Bonfig when CEO Corrie Barry steps down on Oct. 31, 2026…
Best Buy Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession Plans
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Jason Bonfig…
Amazon allegedly pushed vendors to set higher prices at Target, Walmart
The unredacted evidence, largely based on email communications, includes instances of raising prices with vendor brands…
Walmart to Remodel 650 Stores this Year, Add 20 All-New Ones
Walmart will remodel 650 of its Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year…
Walmart, Amazon Again Lead NRF Top 50 Retailers List
For the second year in a row, Walmart and Amazon claimed the top two spots…
Amazon, USPS Reach Delivery Deal with Fewer Cutbacks than Expected
After more than a year of contentious negotiations, Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a new agreement…
Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment
Amazon will soon levy a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge on fulfillment services for third-party sellers…
Ulta doubled store fulfillment capabilities in 2025
Ulta Beauty doubled the number of U.S. stores that fulfill e-commerce orders in fiscal year 2025…
Kohl’s Names Anne Horter Director of Stores
Horter will oversee Kohl’s 1,100+ stores and the store operations & experience team…
Sephora at Kohl’s Welcomes M•A•C and YSL Beauty
Kohl’s is expanding its Sephora at Kohl’s assortment with the introduction of…
Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report
Amazon delivered more packages than the U.S. Postal Service in 2025…
Kohl’s rules out major store closures despite disappointing Q4
The struggling department store is simplifying promotions and adding value-priced merchandise…
Kohl’s Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 10, 2026—Kohl’s Corporation [NYSE:KSS] (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today reported results for the quarter…
Walmart expands digital shelf labels to all US stores
After introducing digital shelf labels to about 2,300 U.S. locations, Walmart is expanding the technology…
For ninth year, Best Buy makes CDP’s Climate A List
Best Buy is proud to be recognized on CDP’s prestigious Climate A List for the ninth consecutive year…
Best Buy Reports Q4 FY26 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2026 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week fourth quarter…
By Kohl’s: The Next Era for Our Proprietary Brands
A Conversation with Kohl’s chief marketing and chief merchandising officers…
New for Spring: What’s Arriving at Kohl’s
Spring is a season for fresh starts, and Kohl’s is bringing that feeling to life with new brands and expanded offerings designed for everyday living…
Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for the first time
Amazon has eclipsed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time ever…
Kohl’s Update on the Next Phase of its Long-Term Business Strategy
Today, at its first Town Hall of the new year, Kohl’s shared an update with associates on the next phase of its long-term business strategy…
Introducing The Deal Bar: A New $10-and-Under Destination at Kohl’s
Now available in all stores, the Deal Bar is a fresh, curated, one-stop destination for on-trend gifts…
Amazon’s Q4 retail sales grow amid broadening assortment
Amazon’s fourth quarter online store net sales increased 10% year over year to nearly $83 billion…
Amazon same-day deliveries leap 70% YoY, faster speeds eyed
Amazon delivered nearly 70% more items the same day they were ordered in 2025…
Amazon set to pass Walmart in annual revenue for the first time after hitting $700 billion in sales
When Walmart crossed $1 trillion in market value on Tuesday, it marked a significant step…
Amazon Same- and Next-Day Deliveries Increased 30% in 2025
Amazon’s delivery network reached its fastest speeds ever in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of improvements…
Target, Walmart usher in new CEOs
Walmart and Target — two of the most prominent retailers in the U.S. — have new CEOs as of Sunday…
Amazon to Eliminate 16,000 More Jobs as AI Drives Shift in Corporate Structures
Amazon will be cutting an additional 16,000 jobs in its ongoing effort to “strengthen our organization by reducing layers…
Amazon’s Many Store Closures Aren’t The End—They’re The Strategy
Once upon a time, Amazon tried to build a physical-store kingdom: cashierless convenience in Amazon Go…
Target’s incoming CEO co-signs letter calling for ‘deescalation of tensions’ in Minnesota
Target’s incoming chief executive officer Michael Fiddelke joined more than 60 CEOs in co-signing an open letter…
Ulta Beauty Launches Wellness Boutiques in 4 Stores as it Kicks Off Rebrand
Ulta Beauty has evolved its Wellness Shop at Ulta Beauty, which launched in 2021, into a more immersive, education-led platform…
Walmart Announces Leadership Changes as John Furner Takes Over as Global CEO
The moves aim to maintain the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer’s growth momentum and bellwether position in the industry…
Amazon Debuts Portable Just Walk Out Units for Pop-ups and Events
Amazon has debuted a portable version of its RFID-equipped Just Walk Out (JWO) solutions that can be installed in hours…
Walmart adds tech veteran to board as it preps for AI era
Walmart appointed the CEO of Grammarly (now Superhuman) Shishir Mehrotra to its board of directors…