Retail layoffs have surged 274% in 2025, with Macy’s store closures leading the trend as economic headwinds, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviors push retailers to shrink footprints, cut costs, and rethink strategies for future growth.
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Spartan Capital expects the U.S. economy to expand at a moderate pace in 2025, with growth between 2.25%–2.50%, but persistent inflation, policy uncertainties, and global risks suggest a cautious but optimistic environment for investors.
Walmart posted 4.6% U.S. sales growth last quarter, outpacing rivals even as tariffs and operating costs pressured margins.
Goldman Sachs named Walmart to its Conviction List, highlighting the retailer’s strength in value pricing, e-commerce, and resilience against tariff pressures.
As Walmart’s expanding campus and vendor network reshape Bentonville, soaring housing demand meets affordability challenges and urban development efforts.
Automation, omnichannel strategies, and retail media are reshaping grocery retail, offering long-term growth potential in food and logistics.
Walmart and other omnichannel-focused retailers are poised to beat earnings forecasts, fueled by digital growth, last-mile delivery, and customer-centric strategies.
TJX Companies lifts full-year outlook as inflation-weary shoppers flock to off-price deals.
DBB’s latest coverage explores repeat bankruptcies in retail, seafood supply chain shifts, and how AI from the intelligence world is securing freight networks, spotlighting critical trends shaping omnichannel strategy.
IQVIA shows how data-driven omnichannel marketing—anchored by real-time, compliant HCP data and dynamic engagement—builds trust, enhances relevance, and drives measurable life sciences outcomes.
The U.S.–China 90-day tariff reduction from 145% to 30% spurred a strategic import push among retailers like Walmart ahead of summer shopping season.
Walmart partners with Alphabet’s Wing to launch drone delivery across 100+ U.S. stores, offering 30-minute drop-offs and reshaping last-mile logistics.
Retail giant pushes expansion of sites, many formerly operated by agreement with Murphy Oil
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