Self-checkout takes work once done by retail employees and makes consumers do it. That's something many retail chains try to sell as a positive, rather than a spending cut. "Self-checkout technology is typically positioned by retailers as a consumer service at the front end of stores that enables

In newly unsealed court documents, California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged that the company engaged in illegal price‑fixing.

California's attorney general office alleges the e-commerce giant worked with brands, including Levi’s and Hanes, to raise prices on products on competitor websites.

Emails suggest the retail giant pushed companies to ‘fix’ or ‘correct’ prices so they don’t undercut Amazon on eye drops, khakis, pet treats and more.

A 2026 grocery price review across Walmart, Aldi, Costco, and Target shows each chain leading in different categories, with bulk bargains, small-pack savings, and selective produce deals all playing a role. Costco offers strong per-unit pricing on large ...

Recent data from Placer.ai show the new CEOs at Walmart and Target are walking into completely different financial environments. Walmart’s traffic strengthened during the back half of 2025. The retailer closed the fourth quarter with visits up 2.3% year ...

There are many reasons that Walmart achieved a $1 trillion market valuation last month, a first for a traditional retailer, but one is surely the generally positive way the Walmart brand is perceived by consumers. According to research and analytics firm ...

More grocery shoppers are picking a side: trading down to bargain chains or trading up to higher-end grocers, leaving middle-market retailers like Target with less room to compete. Across the country, the industry’s growth continues to concentrate at ...

Staples are becoming more and more expensive to buy from one day to the next. See how far your money can go at four of the top retailers in the country.