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US retail sales are surging. The Fed may make that harder to sustain

The Fed’s first rate rise since 2023 comes as US retail sales surge, putting consumer resilience – and retailers’ ability to turn it into profitable growth – to the test.

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Morrisons posts 3.2% LfL sales growth in Q3

CEO Rami Baitiéh linked the stronger showing to warm weather and the FIFA World Cup during the quarter.

Amazon lifts minimum hourly wage to $20 for US operations staff

The US retail giant said average total compensation, including benefits, now stands at more than $32 an hour.

Germany’s retailers take smart stores to scale

Germany’s retailers are moving AI and automation from pilot projects into everyday store operations, but scaling smart-store technology will depend on whether it delivers measurable value.

What August retail sales reveal about the changing US consumer

US consumers are still spending, but August’s retail sales reveal an increasingly selective and price-conscious shopper.

The Entertainer selects THG Commerce for digital overhaul

As part of the agreement, THG Commerce will design, build and power The Entertainer’s next-generation digital platform.

Cellboy selects Anchanto for real-time retail order management

Under the deal, the company will adopt Anchanto's cloud-based OMS to connect its warehouse operations, retail outlets and online platforms within a single system.