Retail

Teen jewelry retailer Claire's explores sale options as it struggles with competition, Trump tariffs and consumer spending shifts while facing a $500 million loan due in 2026.

Sam's Club introduces pizza delivery service with varieties at $8.98 each, continuing their focus on convenience alongside Scan & Go, AI-powered checkout.

International jewelry thief Yaorong Wan pleaded guilty Monday to stealing $260,000 worth of diamonds from Cartier and Tiffany & Co. in New York using sleight-of-hand and other techniques.

E-commerce giant Amazon is investing $4 billion with a focus on rural delivery expansion that will allow it to reach 4,000 smaller communities with same-day and next-day shipping.

Kroger plans to close 60 stores over the next 18 months. Affected employees will be offered positions at other locations, the grocer said.

Veteran Fred Smith, who founded FedEx in 1973 with just 389 team members and grew it into a global shipping giant with 500,000 employees, has died.

John Paul Mitchell Systems is relocating headquarters from California to Dallas, investing over $12 million and creating 80 new jobs with support from Texas Enterprise Fund grant.

Food giant General Mills plans to eliminate artificial dyes from products by 2027, joining industry efforts amid pressure from the Trump administration.

Gap Inc. invests millions in Gallatin facility with a focus on robotics and automation, creating 100 new jobs while strengthening American operations.

Wegmans Food Markets opening new stores in Maryland and Connecticut this summer, marking the chain's first entry into the Constitution State with more locations planned

Barington Capital urged Victoria's Secret to replace its board with directors experienced in brand revitalization, criticizing CEO Hillary Super's leadership strategy.

Home decor retailer At Home Group has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pave the way for a "restructuring support agreement" it has reached with lenders.

Beauty industry pioneer Leonard Lauder, who transformed Estée Lauder Companies as CEO and president, has died at 92.

Mission Viejo, California approves Costco's first-ever standalone gas station with 40 pumps replacing a former a Bed, Bath and Beyond store.

Frozen food giant Conagra introduces new product lineup amid sales declines as consumers increasingly cook at home and quick-service restaurants promote competitive deals.

Hard teas, seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails form a distinct fourth category in beverages, revamping offerings to connect with a younger generation.

Costco announces executive members can shop one hour earlier than gold star members beginning June 30, as the retailer continues expanding.

Israeli cyber-firm Cyabra finds fraudulent social media accounts amplified backlash against Target following its decision to abandon diversity initiatives.