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Retail Industry News 29 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Bath & Body Works BBWI stock price jumps 5% into weekend — what investors watch next

Bath & Body Works BBWI stock price jumps 5% into weekend — what investors watch next

Bath & Body Works shares jumped 5.16% to $21.80 on Friday, rebounding after a sharp sell-off and outpacing broader U.S. markets, which closed lower. Trading volume reached about 6.09 million shares. A securities class action lawsuit was filed against the company in Ohio. Investors are watching for Friday’s U.S. jobs report and ongoing legal developments.
1 February 2026
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Costco stock ends at $940: Instacart’s Europe delivery launch and Fed pick set up next week

Costco stock ends at $940: Instacart’s Europe delivery launch and Fed pick set up next week

Costco shares fell 1.3% to $940.25 Friday, with about 2.4 million shares traded. The drop followed news that Donald Trump picked Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Costco and Instacart launched same-day delivery websites in France and Spain. The company’s next quarterly dividend of $1.30 will be paid Feb. 13 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 30.
31 January 2026
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Walmart stock price closes higher as WMT boosts pharmacy pay, with Feb. 19 earnings in focus

Walmart stock price closes higher as WMT boosts pharmacy pay, with Feb. 19 earnings in focus

Walmart shares rose 1.5% to $119.14 Friday, outperforming rivals as U.S. markets fell after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and inflation data shook rate forecasts. Walmart promoted 3,000 pharmacy technicians, raising average hourly pay from $22 to $28. The company’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19.
31 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock slips after-hours even as Instacart expands same-day delivery into Europe

Costco (COST) stock slips after-hours even as Instacart expands same-day delivery into Europe

Costco shares fell about 1.3% to $940.25 in late after-hours trading Friday. Instacart and Costco announced the launch of same-day delivery websites in France and Spain. The drop followed a broader market decline after U.S. wholesale inflation rose more than expected in December. Investors await Costco’s January sales update on Feb. 4.
31 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips after hours as layoffs and store exits sharpen focus on Feb. 5 earnings

Amazon stock slips after hours as layoffs and store exits sharpen focus on Feb. 5 earnings

Amazon shares fell about 1% in after-hours trading Friday, closing at $239.30. The company confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts this week and announced closures of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores. Investors are awaiting fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 for updates on AWS demand and spending. AWS also reported network issues Thursday affecting some services in its US-East-1 region.
30 January 2026
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Bath & Body Works stock jumps 5% as BBWI rebounds despite fresh class-action deadline

Bath & Body Works stock jumps 5% as BBWI rebounds despite fresh class-action deadline

Bath & Body Works shares rose 5.3% to $21.83 Friday, with 3.4 million shares traded amid news of a securities fraud class action. The Schall Law Firm said investors who bought between June 2024 and November 2025 have until March 16 to seek lead plaintiff status. The lawsuit alleges the company misled investors about growth from collaborations and promotions.
30 January 2026
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Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon shares fell 4.3% Thursday, extending losses as criticism mounts over its product strategy and an upcoming CEO transition. CEO Calvin McDonald steps down Jan. 31, with two executives named interim co-CEOs. The stock closed at $172.54, trailing rivals like Nike. Board tensions have risen after founder Chip Wilson launched a proxy fight in December.
30 January 2026
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Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco shares rose 0.6% to 423.0 pence in early London trading after the company announced plans to cut about 380 UK jobs in a restructuring. The retailer will begin consultations on closing its Hinckley distribution centre and integrating in-store bakeries at 100 Express stores. Union Usdaw said it will start talks on the proposals.
30 January 2026
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Walmart stock price rises after pharmacy pay boost as investors eye healthcare push (WMT)

Walmart stock price rises after pharmacy pay boost as investors eye healthcare push (WMT)

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $117.39 by midday Thursday after the company raised pay for 3,000 pharmacy technicians and expanded wage ranges to as much as $40.50 an hour. The move comes as Walmart upgrades pharmacy roles and scales digital health services. The S&P 500-linked SPDR ETF fell 0.6% and Amazon dropped 1.2% in the same session. Walmart operates about 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.
29 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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