China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion Despite U.S. Tariffs and Trade Friction
Despite continued U.S. tariffs, China’s exports surged in 2025, driving a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus as global markets absorbed Chinese goods.
What Retail Stores Are Open or Closed on MLK Day 2026
Find out which retail stores, grocery chains and service businesses remain open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 as the federal holiday is observed.
Birkenstock Forecasts Margin Drag and Slower Growth in 2026
Birkenstock warns U.S. tariffs will cut gross margins and temper revenue growth in fiscal 2026 even as demand stays strong and expansion continues.
Dos Equis Revives ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ in Nostalgia‑Driven Ad Push
Dos Equis is reviving its iconic Most Interesting Man in the World ad campaign with Jonathan Goldsmith reprising the role in a new spot debuting during the College Football Championship on ESPN.
U.S. and Taiwan Clinch $250 Billion Semiconductor Deal to Reshore Chip Manufacturing
The U.S. and Taiwan finalize a $250 billion semiconductor deal to reshore chip production, boost U.S. tech security, and stabilize electronics supply chains.
US Retail Sales Beat Expectations in November, Signaling Strong Holiday Spending
U.S. retail sales in November 2025 rose 0.6%, beating expectations and signaling resilient holiday consumer spending as economic momentum strengthens.
Growing a Sustainable Future, Together: How General Mills and Partners Are Advancing Regenerative Agriculture
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
Walmart Expands Ultra‑Fast Drone Delivery to Houston and 150 More U.S. Stores
Walmart and Wing expand ultra‑fast drone delivery to Houston and 150 additional U.S. stores, bringing rapid aerial delivery of essentials to millions of customers in 2026.
AI and Receipts Reveal What Americans Really Bought in 2025
Fetch’s 2025 consumer spending report reveals real receipts show Americans embraced protein foods, dining out, decluttering, comfort products, and energy nutrition while meatless alternatives declined.
Sam’s Club Hits Clean Label Milestone for Member’s Mark
Sam’s Club has fully reformulated its Member’s Mark food and beverage products to exclude over 40 artificial ingredients, achieving its “Made Without Commitment” clean-label milestone.
Amazon Eyes Walmart‑Style Big‑Box Store in Major Retail Push
Amazon’s proposed 225,000+ sq ft big‑box store near Chicago marks a major strategic push into physical retail, directly challenging Walmart’s supercenter model with groceries and general merchandise under one roof.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Debt and Retail Slump
Saks Global, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after heavy debt and declining sales strained its finances, securing financing to keep stores open during restructuring.
What the Universal Commerce Protocol Means for Small Businesses
Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is an open standard that simplifies AI‑driven commerce, giving small businesses easier integration, broader visibility, and better customer experiences across digital channels.
Macy’s to Shut Tulsa/Owasso Fulfillment Center in Spring 2026
Macy’s will close its Tulsa/Owasso fulfillment center in spring 2026 as part of supply chain modernization and cost‑saving initiatives under its “Bold New Chapter” strategy.
U.S. Productivity Grows at Fastest Pace in Two Years, BLS Reports
U.S. labor productivity surged 4.9% in Q3 2025, marking the fastest growth in two years and signaling improved efficiency that could ease wage pressures and inflation.
Walmart, Wing to Scale Drone Delivery to 270 Stores Nationwide
Walmart and Wing plan to expand drone delivery to 150 more stores in 2026, aiming for over 270 locations by 2027.