Retail Industry News 3 December 2025 - 4 December 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is back in the headlines today — not just for its November sales beat, but also for a fresh drop in its share price and a high‑stakes lawsuit over Trump‑era tariffs. As of Thursday, December 4, 2025, Costco stock was trading around $890–$895, down roughly 3% intraday, after opening near $907.MarketBeat+1 That leaves COST about 17% below its 52‑week high of $1,078.23 and only a few percent above its 52‑week low around $871.71.MacroTrends+1 Despite a roughly 1–1.5% gain year‑to‑date, the stock is badly lagging the S&P 500’s mid‑teens advance in 2025.Barron’s+1 At the same time, Costco just posted another quarter of high‑single‑digit sales growth,

Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) just delivered one of its strongest quarters in years – and yet the stock slipped after the news. On December 3, 2025, the department-store giant reported a surprise profit, its best comparable-sales growth in 13 quarters and another upgrade to full‑year guidance. Still, investors focused on a cautious holiday outlook and lingering structural challenges in department-store retail. AP News+3FT Markets+3Reuters+3 This article pulls together the key news, forecasts and analyses published since 3 December 2025, to give a clear, up‑to‑date picture of where Macy’s stock stands now. Macy’s stock today: near a 52‑week high, but off

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is back in the spotlight after reporting a strong fiscal third quarter 2025, raising its full‑year profit outlook and extending a powerful stock rally that has already delivered roughly a 45–50% gain so far this year. Dollar Tree, Inc.+2Barron’s+2 With the sale of its struggling Family Dollar banner completed in July and a multi‑price strategy driving record seasonal sales, investors are asking the obvious question: after today’s jump, what’s next for Dollar Tree stock? This article breaks down the latest earnings, guidance, Wall Street views, and key risks to build a grounded Dollar Tree stock