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TL;DR: 2025 sales forecasts have been lowered to +1.2% under worsening consumer sentiment, with eCommerce expected to drive all of the industry’s growth. Brands are working to offset tariff costs via alternative sourcing and supply chain productivity first, before considering price increases. Despite muted growth and incremental tariff-related costs, brands remain committed to investments into […]
TL;DR: Target’s sales growth returned to negative territory as ticket and traffic both declined; inventory is elevated placing margin pressure on the business, and management reduced its sales and profit outlook for the year. Growth catalysts remain unclear to us, although the creation of an Enterprise Acceleration Office is a step in the right direction […]
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TL;DR: Retail sales growth accelerated to +4.5% in 1Q25, with eCommerce maintaining steady momentum at +6.1% and B&M accelerating to +4.2% under easier year-over-year comparables. Despite macroeconomic concerns, consumer spending remains resilient, although growth is increasingly concentrated in platforms delivering value and convenience, reinforcing the critical role of eCommerce in 2025 and beyond. 2 minute […]
TL;DR: Walmart posted another quarter of strong results, enabled by its leading omnichannel business. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance and remains a retail standout, poised to maintain its leadership position amidst tariff-related economic risks. 7 minute read Walmart reported its fiscal 1Q26 results this morning, shedding light on tariffs along with an updated outlook […]
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