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Costco Leads Retailers in Loyalty Among Brand-Skeptical Gen Zers

Costco Leads Retailers in Loyalty Among Brand-Skeptical Gen Zers

by Mike Duff | Aug 24, 2026 | Retail Articles

Although Gen Zers appreciate some nameplates, including Costco, more than others, overall, only 11% in the age group say brands understand them really well, a disconnect that could have implications for loyalty, according to new research from Rival Technologies. ...
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...
Walmart Gets Q2 Lift From Tariff Refunds As Lower GLP-1 Prices Pressure Comps

Walmart Gets Q2 Lift From Tariff Refunds As Lower GLP-1 Prices Pressure Comps

by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2026 | Retail Articles

Walmart beat Wall Street’s second-quarter revenue and earnings estimates, helped by tariff refunds and despite comp sales pressure attributed to declining prices of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Walmart reported that it received $2.9 billion in IEEPA tariff...
Walmart Gets Q2 Lift From Tariff Refunds As Lower GLP-1 Prices Pressure Comps

Coresight: 2026 On Pace for 4.4% Retail Sales Growth

by Mike Duff | Jul 16, 2026 | Retail Articles

Coresight Research estimated retail sales growth will accelerate to 4.4% year-over-year at the close of 2026. The stage was set by developments occurring earlier this year, including higher tax refunds that flowed into consumer spending, higher prices and what looks...
Walmart Heads Back-to-School With Emphasis on Value, Convenience

Walmart Heads Back-to-School With Emphasis on Value, Convenience

by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2026 | Retail Articles

Walmart said it is posting its lowest back-to-school prices since 2019 on the most popular school supplies, affordable solutions for every stage of the scholastic journey and healthy meals to fill lunchboxes as the company also touts delivery and pickup conveniences....
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