Savers Value Village Automates Tagging to Cut Costs
The retailer expects its Autotagger rollout to save about $10 million a year in labor while it lifts its 2026 sales outlook.
U.S. Retail News
This section covers retail across the United States — the businesses that sell to consumers, whether in stores or online. Reporting runs from quarterly earnings and seasonal sales through real estate decisions and industry-wide shifts.
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November 7, 2026
Buc-ee's Sells $99 Travel Center ReplicaA 1:64-scale model of the Texas travel center drew attention on TikTok after a user posted a video of the product in early November.
November 6, 2026
Shipping Costs Squeeze Small Retailers This HolidayRising fuel prices and holiday surcharges are pushing up delivery costs for smaller shops heading into the 2026 season.
November 6, 2026
Target Profit Falls Nearly 20% as Sales SlideThe retailer reported a fifth straight quarter of comparable sales decline as new CEO Michael Fiddelke pushes an AI-driven merchandising push.
November 6, 2026
Under Armour Revenue Falls 7% in QuarterThe sportswear maker's second-quarter sales declined to $1.2 billion as it continues a restructuring effort.
November 6, 2026
Bark Revenue Falls 18% as Bark Air Assets Set for SaleThe dog-products company reported declining fiscal second-quarter results and a preliminary deal to sell its Bark Air business.
November 5, 2026
Amazon Raises Seller Fees; Walmart Expands DronesAmazon is changing its fulfillment fees and storage rules for sellers, while Walmart adds 300 U.S. drone delivery sites through a new agreement with Zipline.
November 5, 2026
Brilliant Earth Posts Q3 Sales Growth, ProfitThe jewelry retailer reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $112.8 million and net income of $2.4 million.
November 5, 2026
Children's Place Preps Bankruptcy FilingThe New Jersey apparel retailer is reportedly weighing a sale or liquidation as its debt grows and foot traffic falls.
November 5, 2026
Elastic, Locally Launch Smart Replenishment OrderingThe B2B ordering tool combines store-level inventory signals with wholesale order data to suggest replenishment orders for brands and retailers.
November 5, 2026
Aetrex Pushes AI Shoe Fit Scanning in RetailAetrex CEO Larry Schwartz discussed 3D foot scans and AI-driven fit technology at the 2026 WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit.
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Day to day, that means store openings and closings, earnings reports, e-commerce growth, supply chain pressures and changes in how and where consumers spend. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are among the markets where retail real estate and foot traffic trends show up most clearly. The holiday quarter compresses a disproportionate share of the year's sales and generates the highest volume of coverage. Shifts between in-store and online spending reshape the industry's physical footprint as quickly as they reshape its financials.