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Reported $4.6bn price for American football franchise would be record for any team in sport
Higher prices stun consumers while cost and inventory pressures hit chains in dismal week
Plus, some optimism on sticky inflation
Grim outlook will heighten investors’ concern over damage higher inflation is inflicting on corporate profits
Stock of world’s largest retailer falls more than 11% as inflation hits profits
US retailer reveals $10bn buyback plan after price-conscious shoppers boost holiday-quarter results
Fast software scours retailer websites for popular toys and games to resell at higher prices
Drastic measures taken to ensure its shelves are stocked for the holiday season have come at a cost
Big US retailers buoyed as consumers open wallets in face of inflationary pressure
Biden administration secures commitment from Walmart, UPS and FedEx to work round the clock
GlobeNewswire spikes announcement that sent cryptocurrency price up by a third
What rhymes with rump and flump again?
GoLocal business would challenge Amazon fulfilment service as traditional retailers seek new revenue streams
Sharp slowdown in second quarter ecommerce performance should make investors pause
Strong start to back-to-school season helps US retail group post $141bn in quarterly revenue
Founders of ecommerce group could face $1.35bn penalty over alleged FDI violations
Walmart, Macy’s and Home Depot boosted by stimulus spending and easing of restrictions
The online retailer’s push into grocery sets up a $1.3tn fight that will shape how America shops
Basketball team is latest sports franchise to fetch a 10-figure sale price
Japanese ecommerce group says tie-up will help fight off threat from Silicon Valley
Retailer plans fintech start-up after high-profile hiring of Goldman executives
Omer Ismail and David Stark sign up to fintech venture by world’s largest retailer
Retailer boosts pay to $15 an hour but critics will not be so easily satisfied
Stimulus cheques and a slowdown in Covid-19 cases encouraged Americans to spend in the fourth quarter
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