Oil Prices Slide as Oversupply and U.S.–China Trade Tensions Weigh
Oil prices are retreating amid warnings of a 4 million‑barrel‑per‑day supply surplus and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions dampening consumption.
U.S. Companies Announce Sharp Layoff Surge in October 2025
U.S. job‑cut announcements surged to their highest October level in over 20 years, with more than 1.1 million jobs cut so far in 2025, signalling mounting pressure across sectors.
U.S. Holiday Sales to Top $1 Trillion in 2025 — NRF Forecast
The NRF forecasts U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion in 2025, reflecting consumer resilience and signaling critical strategic implications for retailers.
Tesla Investors Back $878 Billion Musk Pay Plan Amid Governance Shift
Tesla shareholders weigh a record‑breaking $878 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk alongside governance and AI‑investment votes.
Cencora Invests $1B in Cold-Chain to Modernize Logistics
Cencora plans a $1B investment in cold-chain infrastructure, offering insights for retail logistics as precision and visibility become industry standards.
AI Bubble Fears Shake Global Markets and Retail Strategy
Global stocks fell amid AI bubble fears, triggering risk-aversion that could slow retail tech investments and tighten inventory strategies.
IAC Inc. Blames Google LLC’s AI Search Feature for Revenue Shortfall
Media revenue slumps as AI search disrupts digital ad flows.
Private Equity Surge Signals Disruption Ahead for Retail
A private equity investment surge is reshaping retail, accelerating omnichannel growth—but also raising operational and execution risk for merchants and partners.
Treasury Digital Payments Mandate: What Industry Must Know Now
The U.S. Treasury’s mandate to phase out government paper payments by September 2025 is forcing payment networks, banks and vendors to overhaul settlement systems now—or risk being left behind.
Supermarket Giants Accelerate Omnichannel Strategy Uptick
Walmart and Kroger are leveraging omnichannel expansion—spanning delivery, BOPIS and digital + physical integration—to build resilience and growth trajectory in the supermarket industry.
Chipotle Stock Drops as Q3 Sales Miss Expectations
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill slid sharply after third‑quarter results fell short of consensus and the company cut its full‑year outlook amid inflation and changing consumer behavior.
U.S.–China Trade Truce Hangs on Trump–Xi Summit
A high‑stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may signal a pause in U.S.–China trade friction — but deep structural issues still loom.
JPMorgan Enables Employees to Use AI in Writing Performance Reviews
JPMorgan now allows employees to leverage AI chatbots for drafting performance reviews — accelerating the process while retaining human responsibility at the finish line.
Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion as AI Surge Powers Wall Street Highs
Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion company amid an AI‑driven rally and shifting monetary policy, signaling elevated tech valuations and broader market optimism.
Walmart Launches In-Store Sales of Zepbound
Walmart partners with Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound in stores, expanding healthcare access and deepening its omnichannel retail strategy.
Walmart’s 2025 Open Call Highlights U.S.-Made Product Push
Walmart’s 2025 Open Call event brought 500+ entrepreneurs to Bentonville to pitch U.S.-made products, advancing its domestic sourcing and supply chain strategy.