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Numerator: Walmart Customer Base Shifting As Online Business Grows

Numerator: Walmart Customer Base Shifting As Online Business Grows

by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2026 | Retail Articles

Walmart’s global e-commerce sales grew 23% in its latest quarter, and new research from Numerator suggests the retailer’s growing digital business is helping reshape its customer base. Walmart’s increased focus on digital operations, in part driven by...
Lowe’s Touts Appliance Comps As Cautious DIY Customer Squeezes Q2 Gains

Lowe’s Touts Appliance Comps As Cautious DIY Customer Squeezes Q2 Gains

by Mike Duff | Aug 19, 2026 | Retail Articles

The Lowe’s Cos. posted adjusted earnings that beat a Wall Street estimate but came up short on revenues as the company faced continued pressure in its do-it-yourself business from consumers who are spending cautiously on their homes. Net earnings were $2.4 billion, or...
JCPenney Invites Shoppers To Redeem Regrettable Unused Purchases

JCPenney Invites Shoppers To Redeem Regrettable Unused Purchases

by Mike Duff | Aug 17, 2026 | Retail Articles

JCPenney is looking to create an easier, more rewarding shopping experience by incentivizing customers to exchange unused and unwanted items for something more desirable. From August 28–30, consumers who bring any “retail regret” – an item purchased but not used – to...
ISM: Retail Leads Gains As Services Sector Activity Increases

ISM: Retail Leads Gains As Services Sector Activity Increases

by Mike Duff | Aug 14, 2026 | Retail Articles

Retail led gains in the services sector in the July Services Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management, as overall economic activity in the sector rose slightly. The Services PMI registered 54.1%, up 0.1 percentage point from June and...
Target Adds Executives, Unveils Fall and Halloween Merchandise

Target Adds Executives, Unveils Fall and Halloween Merchandise

by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2026 | Retail Articles

Target is making moves in the executive suite and across its merchandising operations as the retailer prepares for the fall and Halloween seasons. In terms of leadership, Target appointed Grant McGee as executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer....
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