Amazon Prime Day arrives earlier this year. Here's why Wall Street is watching closely
Amazon 's four-day Prime Day event this week could reveal something more important for the e-commerce giant than just a...
Retail industry
'Reward for failure': Investor support for Target chair Brian Cornell falls to lowest level ever
Brian Cornell, Executive Chairman of the Target Corporation.Anjali Sundaram | CNBCTarget has promised investors that it's pursuing an aggressive turnaround...
SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — and food giants are watching
The growing push to restrict Americans from using federal food aid to buy certain processed or sugary products is creating...
Hollister partners with Target to tap into $89 billion back-to-college shopping market
Abercrombie & Fitch's Hollister is branching out of its apparel roots and partnering with Target to start selling home and...
Target, Walmart and Amazon among brands losing LGBTQ+ consumer spending, new survey says
LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting their brand loyalties based on companies' diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to new research from...
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China for $2.7 billion
A sign hangs above the front of a Pizza Hut restaurant on Feb. 9, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson...
Carvana is expanding into new vehicles. The implications could reshape the U.S. automotive retail market
A Carvana sign and signature vending machine in Tempe, Arizona.Michael Wayland | CNBCAfter growing to become one of the largest...
KFC leans into boneless chicken, new drinks as chain tries to regain market share
To win over today's diners, KFC is prioritizing boneless chicken menu items, expanding its sauce options and designing its restaurants...
How pandemic car shortages are still making new and used cars expensive
The shockwaves of the Covid-19 pandemic are still hitting the U.S. car market and pushing prices up, even for exceptionally...
Italian coffee giant Lavazza launches single-serve tablets to make espresso in the U.S.
Lavazza said its Tablì tabs are made of 100% coffee, without any gelatin, coating or binders.Source: LavazzaLavazza is bringing its...
Lululemon cuts annual outlook and issues rough Q2 guidance, citing undisclosed 'headwinds'
Lululemon's troubles are far from over. The athletic apparel retailer lowered its full-year guidance and issued a weak current quarter outlook...
Macy's posts strongest Q1 growth in four years, raises guidance despite consumer worries
Macy's posted its strongest fiscal first-quarter comparable sales performance in four years on Wednesday, as the legacy department store's turnaround...
Ulta shares pop as beauty retailer beats Wall Street expectations and hikes earnings outlook
An Ulta Beauty store in Colma, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty...
Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook
Shoppers may be feeling gloomy about high prices at the pump, but they're still shelling out for new bras and...
Retail had a 'surprisingly robust' first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up
The retail industry emerged from a choppy first quarter relatively unscathed, but higher than usual tax refunds and an uptick...
McDonald's unveils new global growth strategy to win over diners as competition rises
People walk by a McDonald's restaurant on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesMcDonald's on...
Nvidia, Meta and SLB rank among top companies in adopting AI, new study says
It seems every company is obsessed with artificial intelligence these days, whether it's how the technology is transforming their industry...
Jim Cramer says Dell’s blowout quarter sets up a crucial week for AI stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said next week could bring key answers for technology stocks after a blockbuster quarter from Dell Technologies...
How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation woes and geopolitical shocks amid the Iran war is hitting consumers
A "double scar" of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and threatening a...
'Our flavors are on the shelf': The evolution of Asian grocery beyond the 'ethnic aisle'
When Candice Choi launched her Korean seaweed snack brand, Geem, in 2023, she thought the company would be strictly direct-to-consumer,...
