Retail

Amazon baby product recalls include walkers with fall risks, bath seats with drowning hazards, and toxic mermaid costumes with banned phthalates.

Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald will step down in the first quarter of 2026 as the athleisure clothing brand faces significant competition challenges.

Costco smashed holiday sales records with 358,000 whole pizzas sold on Halloween and $250 million in Black Friday online orders, driving stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings.

Coca-Cola named Henrique Braun as its new CEO, effective March 2026, replacing James Quincey, who will transition to executive chairman after nine years.

California's Vega Farms is reportedly recalling eggs in Sacramento and Davis, California areas due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

Target has expanded its protein and supplement sections as GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reshape shopping habits, driving demand for high-protein foods and fitness gear.

AI automation could replace 20%-30% of seasonal workers in retail returns processing, as companies adopt advanced systems that improve speed and accuracy.

CPSC issues urgent Amazon recalls for power banks, children's tumblers, and tablets due to fire risks, choking hazards and battery ingestion dangers.

A major pet food recall affects BeefiBowls products sold nationwide. The company has adopted new safety measures after plastic contamination complaints.

Dollar General plans to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues expanding, particularly in rural markets.

November layoffs dropped 53% from last month but rose 24% yearly, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels not seen since COVID-19 pandemic struck the American workforce.

Dollar Tree sees surprising surge in higher-income customers earning over $100,000, with 60% of new shoppers from affluent households seeking value amid economic pressures.

Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers.

Macy's achieved its highest sales in three years as its turnaround plan shows results with consecutive quarterly growth at its flagship stores.

Cyber Monday online spending reached a record $14.25 billion, up 7.1% from last year, driven by competitive discounts of up to 31% on electronics, according to Adobe.

Major retailer Costco challenges Trump tariff legality in federal court. Company faces critical December deadline that could lock in payments forever.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into fast-fashion retailer Shein over potential violations of state labor and product safety laws.