Amazon’s share of U.S. retail spending jumped 7.6% in Q2 2025, more than doubling in six years, whereas Walmart has remained flat at 7 to 8%.Amazon’s U.S. retail sales grew 9.5% year over year, outpacing Walmart’s 4.6% growth and signaling a structural shift in U.S. retail leadership.The story of American retail over the past quarter-century has largely been a two-horse race.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our spo ...

The consolidated revenue of companies managed by MAXIMA GRUPĖ, UAB in the first half of 2025 grew by 3.5% compared to the same period last year, reaching €3.07 billion. Consolidated like-for-like (LFL) retail revenue, calculated at constant exchange rates, increased by 2.3%. The slowdown in overall Group revenue growth compared to previous year was driven by several factors. The biggest challenge for faster revenue growth in the Baltic states was the slowdown of the Latvian and Estonian markets, as well as ...

Retailer shares upcoming beauty trends and highlights new items hitting the shelves CINCINNATI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, is sharing the season's most anticipated fall beauty trends with a lineup of new wellness, beauty and makeup products hitting the aisles. "As the seasons change, grocery hauls are not the only routines getting the fall treatment," said Kate Meyer, Kroger Health & Beauty Care vice president. "This time of year, we see our customers reaching ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesco's share price has reached a decade high, alongside its UK market share, raising questions about potential upside based on fair value [2] Group 1: Market Performance - Tesco's share price previously dropped by 15.3% due to concerns over ASDA's aggressive pricing strategies, but those who invested at the low have seen a 34.8% gain in less than four months, outperforming FTSE 100 and S&P 500 [3] - Tesco has gained 0.8% in UK market share this year, while ASDA has lost 0.9%, with Tesco's sales increasing by 7.4%, nearly double the market's growth of 4.0% [5] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - ASDA's price rollbacks have largely affected non-core items, which do not significantly impact consumer price perception, and many promotions have been shorter than expected [7] - Tesco has focused on enhancing the overall shopping experience, including better packaging, store retrofits, and a rewarding loyalty scheme, areas where ASDA has not performed as well [8] Group 3: Financial Projections - Tesco's EBIT for FY26 is projected at £3.12 billion, a smaller decline than the market consensus of £2.96 billion, which reflects a 5.2% drop from the previous year [9] - Tesco's market share gains are expected to continue, with consumers trading up to branded goods, which may lead to margin-accretive own-brand sales [14] Group 4: Economic Factors - Grocery inflation appears to have peaked, with recent price increases driven more by labor costs than food supply issues, indicating potential for stabilization in pricing [15] - Tesco's estimated EBIT margin for FY26 is projected at 4.28%, slightly above the market consensus of 4.10%, contingent on no further economic shocks [16] Group 5: Share Buyback and EPS Growth - Tesco is anticipated to complete its £1.45 billion share buyback program ahead of schedule, which could positively impact EPS [17] - The company is projected to achieve a CAGR of 10.65% through FY28, with EPS expected to reach 35.09p, driven by market share gains and increased basket sizes [18] Group 6: Valuation Perspective - Tesco's current PEG ratio is 1.5, close to the sector average of 1.6, and its forward P/E ratio of 13.6 aligns with the comparable average of 14.6, suggesting limited upside potential [21] - Despite a strong performance, Tesco's stock is considered fairly priced, with a fair value target of 440p, indicating that further upside will require stronger market share gains [22]

Core Viewpoint - J. Sainsbury PLC has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which significantly influence stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - An increase in earnings estimates typically leads to higher fair value calculations by institutional investors, resulting in stock price movements [4]. Company Performance and Outlook - The upgrade reflects an improvement in J. Sainsbury's underlying business, suggesting that investors may respond positively by driving the stock price higher [5]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for J. Sainsbury indicates expected earnings of $1.25 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with a 1.6% increase in estimates over the past three months [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks, which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [7]. - J. Sainsbury's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) ("Grocery Outlet," the "Company," "we" or "our"), a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products, today announced the appointment of Frank Kerr to Executive Vice President, Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 15, 2025. Mr. Kerr has more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in the grocery retail space, and has a strong track record of drivi ...

Core Insights - Walmart's eCommerce sales increased by 26% year-over-year, with grocery digital sales showing double-digit growth and store-fulfilled grocery delivery rising by 50% [2][3] Financial Performance - Despite a slight earnings miss due to rising costs from tariffs, Walmart raised its full-year net sales growth guidance to 3.75% to 4.75%, up from the previous 3% to 4% [3] - Comparable sales in the U.S. grew by 4.6%, with Sam's Club outperforming at 5.9% [3] eCommerce and Marketplace Growth - All segments of Walmart reported eCommerce sales growth exceeding 20%, with overall sales stronger than expected [4] - The global marketplace grew by 17%, and membership income increased by 15%, while global advertising surged by 46% [5] Consumer Behavior and Pricing Strategy - CEO Doug McMillon noted that U.S. consumer spending has remained consistent, with gradual impacts from tariffs leading to muted behavioral adjustments [6] - The company has managed to keep prices low despite rising costs, with creative strategies to avoid additional pressure on customers [6] Artificial Intelligence Initiatives - AI remains a key focus for Walmart, with plans to enhance the digital assistant Sparky for improved personalization and functionality [7][8] Membership and Loyalty Programs - Membership fee income across the enterprise rose by 15%, with Sam's Club seeing 7.6% growth in membership income and Walmart Plus membership income growing in double digits [9][10] Overall Business Strategy - The CFO highlighted the nuanced nature of the earnings report, emphasizing the strong momentum in eCommerce and diversified profit streams that are higher growth and higher margin [10]

Core Insights - Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., has increased discounts, particularly in its grocery sector, to mitigate the effects of tariffs and attract more customers [1][2] - The company reported a revenue of $177.4 billion for the second quarter, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year, surpassing Wall Street expectations [2] - Walmart's U.S. sales reached $120.9 billion in the second quarter, up approximately 5% or $5.6 billion year-over-year, with same-store sales rising by 4.6% [3] Discounts and Sales Performance - Walmart offered over 7,400 "rollbacks" or discounts in the last quarter, with grocery discounts increasing by 30% compared to the previous year [1] - The strong sales growth was attributed to increased discounts and the convenience of e-commerce and omnichannel offerings, with e-commerce sales rising by 26% during the quarter [3] Financial Outlook - The company has raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting sales growth of 3.75% to 4.75%, with earnings per share (EPS) expected to be between $2.52 and $2.62 [4]

Core Points - Kroger has launched a limited-time Champion Chip Collection to celebrate the start of the football season, featuring new potato chip flavors inspired by popular game day appetizers [1][3] - The collection includes three unique flavors: Pigs in a Blanket, Mozzarella Sticks, and Buffalo Wing, designed to enhance the game day snacking experience [8] - The Champion Chip Collection is available exclusively at Kroger Family of Stores while supplies last, emphasizing the limited availability of the product [4][6] Product Details - Pigs in a Blanket flavor combines the savory tastes of hot dog, buttery pastry, and mustard in a potato chip form [8] - Mozzarella Sticks flavor features a cheesy profile with notes of buttery breading and marinara [8] - Buffalo Wing flavor offers a spicy, rippled chip experience without the mess of traditional buffalo wings [8] Marketing Strategy - Kroger aims to enhance customer engagement during the football season by providing innovative snack options that cater to game day gatherings [3][4] - The marketing message emphasizes the convenience and enjoyment of the snacks for various game day scenarios, from home viewing to tailgating [3]

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will close its Austin – Arbor Walk location, at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway, on Oct. 2, 2025. Storewide closing sales will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with 25% off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce, supplements and more. All sales will be final. Following Arbor Walk store's closure, customers can visit one of Natural Grocers' nearby locations: Learn more about Natural Grocers at www.naturalgrocers.com. Please ...