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Retail sales grow in April 2026 amid inflation challenges
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales rose in April across most categories despite higher gas prices and inflation.
Burlington to open 26 stores in 20 states
Burlington opening 26 new stores across 20 US states in May; list of locations and opening dates.
Shein faces investigation by Irish Authority over EU data transfers
Irish regulator probes Shein’s transfers of EU/EEA customer data to China under GDPR.
JD Sports announces planned closure of 175 Hibbett stores in next three years
JD Sports closed 61 Hibbett stores in fiscal 2026 and plans to close 175 more over three years.
AI Shopping Traffic Boosts Revenue for U.S. Retailers in Q1
Adobe: AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail sites surged in Q1, boosting conversions, engagement and revenue.
Your Best ROI Marketing Channels Might Be Your Worst: Retlia Announces Webinar on Customer Identity-First Marketing Attribution
New webinar introduces customer identity-first approach to measuring marketing across retail, ecommerce, and Amazon A growing number of midsize retail and ecommerce brands are making marketing decisions based on incomplete or misleading data, according to Retlia, a retail data platform provider. The company is hosting a live webinar, “Your Marketing Stats Are Lying About ROI: …
Retail Ops: Freight Rates Climb as Fuel Costs Surge Again
Transportation rates have moved sharply higher again, with recent spot market data indicating upward pressure tied closely to fuel costs and tightening carrier capacity. According to FTR Intel, current conditions reflect a combination of elevated diesel prices, supply chain adjustments, and ongoing volatility in freight demand cycles. Diesel, which powers most freight movement, has seen …
Walmart Alerts Market with Insights on Changing Consumer Behaviors
Walmart says U.S. shoppers are trading down as stretched wallets shift spending toward convenience and lower-priced options.
Drops in Canadian Retail Sales Impact Significant Shift in USD/CAD
USD/CAD rallies after weak Canadian retail sales and stronger US data, highlighting policy divergence and currency impacts.