Amazon posts $42.4 billion cash outflow, keeps 2026 capex at $220 billion
Third‑quarter results show a steep cash‑flow dip, steady capex outlook and strong AWS growth, while shares slide over 7%.
29 Oct 2026
Retail
All UnbarNews coverage of Retail: 15 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
Business
Q3 earnings show U.S. shoppers stay active despite inflation pressures
Early third‑quarter results from firms such as Royal Caribbean, Coca‑Cola and UPS suggest consumer spending remains steady even as price growth slows only gradually.
27 Oct 2026
UK
Poundland faces imminent shutdown as newly appointed directors consider resigning
Newly hired directors are poised to quit, putting the discount retailer at risk of collapse and threatening thousands of jobs, Sky News reports.
27 Oct 2026
UK
London mayor bans cars on Oxford Street, promises cultural green zones
Sadiq Khan says the historic shopping artery will be traffic‑free from Sunday night, with plans for arts‑focused public spaces.
26 Oct 2026
UK
UK magazine stalls face extinction as WH Smith outlets shut down
The Guardian reports that the final wave of WH Smith store closures will erase a long‑standing venue for print magazines across Britain.
26 Oct 2026
India
Tamil Nadu's liquor retailers to adopt new staff uniforms starting mid‑November
Tasmac announced that all employees at its state‑run outlets will begin wearing a standardized uniform from Nov. 15, aiming to present a consistent image.
19 Sept 2026
Business
Carter's rolls out brand overhaul aimed at millennial parents
The longtime kids' apparel leader is refreshing its image and product mix to stay relevant to today’s digitally savvy families.
15 Sept 2026
Business
Macy's beats Q2 expectations and lifts 2026 outlook amid turnaround
The department store chain reported stronger-than-expected second‑quarter results and nudged up its full‑year guidance, signalling progress in its restructuring plan.
10 Sept 2026
Business
Primark rolls out home‑delivery service after four‑year online trial
The fast‑fashion chain will begin shipping orders directly to customers, marking its first full e‑commerce offering since launching a limited online store in 2020.
10 Sept 2026
Business
Birthday perks: free Prosecco, treats and makeup, but hidden conditions apply
A look at the range of complimentary items offered on birthdays and the strings that often accompany them.
4 Sept 2026
Business
Retailers split on handling of tariff refunds in latest earnings
Major U.S. chains either passed government tariff rebates to shoppers or used them to lift profit margins, creating varied earnings narratives this quarter.
30 Aug 2026
India
Raksha Bandhan’s Evolution into a Rs 25,000 Crore Commercial Phenomenon
From a cultural thread celebrated by Tagore to a multi‑billion‑rupee market, Rakhi’s growth reshapes Indian retail each August.
28 Aug 2026
World
Walmart reports sales decline amid rising fuel costs and weaker US spending
Higher gasoline prices and cautious consumer wallets have slowed growth for the retail giant.
20 Aug 2026
Business
Home Depot Beats Q2 Forecast While Holding Outlook Amid Sluggish Housing Market
The retailer posted stronger‑than‑expected sales and profit for its fiscal second quarter, confirming its full‑year guidance despite a slowdown in homebuilding activity.
18 Aug 2026
Technology
Secondhand book sales surge as AI training fuels bulk purchases
Used‑book dealers see a sharp rise in large orders, sparking speculation that the volumes are being harvested for artificial‑intelligence datasets and later destroyed.
17 Aug 2026
