Melissa Repko

Prices have fallen, especially on general merchandise and on some key grocery items, said Walmart chief Doug McMillon.

Target is still catering to shoppers who are hungry for deals and aren’t buying much more than the necessities.

Home Depot narrowed its earnings and revenue outlook for the year after it beat expectations on both metrics in the third quarter.

With its comments, Home Depot gave fresh hope that relief could be coming for consumers or the broader economy.

The startup Wonder Group is making a push to sell its proprietary kitchen equipment to other businesses, such as airports and sports arenas.

The discounter Walmart has attracted more high-income households because of inflation and investments in its stores and website.

Target is doubling down on its cautious outlook as it prepares for the holiday shopping season.

The NRF’s CEO expects higher wages and job security to give shoppers confidence to spring for gifts and decorations. But he acknowledged challenges.

Holiday forecasts indicate U.S. consumers are eager to celebrate but are feeling stretched and looking for deals.

The holiday season is the first overseen by Kohl’s new CEO, Tom Kingsbury, and chief merchant Nick Jones.