Retail

Home Depot's US sales slow as DIY consumer demand wanes

Home-improvement chains had a blockbuster 2020 as revenue and profit surged from stuck-at-home Americans splurging on paint, tools, and gardening equipment to upgrade their living spaces through DIY projects.

Walmart, like Amazon, seeks cryptocurrency lead

Walmart is looking to get in on the action with cryptocurrencies as the United States' largest private employer has initiated a search on Monday for a digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead.

Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands for $2.5B

Adidas is selling its Reebok business to Authentic Brands Groups (ABG) for up to 2.1 billion euros ($2.5 billion) as the German sporting goods company seeks to focus on its core brand after a deal that failed to live up to expectations.

Will surge in COVID-19 delta variant cases threaten back-to-school sales?

The National Retail Federation (NRF), the nation’s largest retail trade group, estimated in July that back-to-school and back-to-college spending will reach a record-breaking $108 billion as an increasing number of students and families prepare for in-person instruction this fall.