Walmart launches automated warehouse in California
Walmart opens its fifth automated warehouse in California, cutting shipping times and creating 1,000+ jobs with AI-driven logistics technology.
Walmart denies dynamic pricing claims
Walmart denies claims of dynamic pricing, saying information has been mischaracterized by economist Lindsay Owens about pricing technology.
U.S. households report rising financial vulnerability
U.S. households report rising financial vulnerability, with 17% reporting a downturn in 2025 versus 15% the prior year, according to research by The Financial…
Gen Z Adopts AI Shopping, Demands Transparency
Gen Z leads AI shopping adoption but demands transparency, with 32% regularly using AI tools for product selection.
Sporting Goods Spending Falls Amid Inflation, Tariffs
Sporting goods spending drops 9% in early 2026 as inflation, tariffs and squeezed middle‑income budgets curb discretionary purchases, Consumer Edge says.
Retailers risk falling behind without unified commerce upgrades
Retailers risk losing sales without unified commerce upgrades—only 7% lead in merging digital and physical shopping, per 2026 benchmark.
Reckitt wins court case over Mead Johnson
Reckitt wins court case over Mead Johnson infant formula business linked to deadly bowel disease, moving closer to sale.
Dairy Roadmap Sets Ambitious Sustainability Targets
Dairy sustainability targets in the UK aim to cut emissions, halve water use and eliminate single‑use plastic by 2030, outlining a roadmap for industry.