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Retail Industry News 20 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Costco stock nears $1,000 as SEC filing spotlights $1.30 dividend and consumer mood improves

Costco stock nears $1,000 as SEC filing spotlights $1.30 dividend and consumer mood improves

Costco shares rose 0.6% to $982.29 in midday trading Friday after confirming a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to holders as of Jan. 30. Shareholders re-elected the board and approved executive pay, but rejected a proposal for a greenwashing risk audit. Officer Teresa A. Jones filed to sell up to 850 shares. Wall Street was mixed, with the Dow down 0.48% and the Nasdaq up 0.48%.
23 January 2026
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Dollar Tree stock slips toward $125 as BNP Paribas Exane turns bearish on DLTR

Dollar Tree stock slips toward $125 as BNP Paribas Exane turns bearish on DLTR

Dollar Tree shares fell 1% to $125.58 Friday after BNP Paribas Exane downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $87, citing weaker sales momentum and fading gains from multi-price items. Dollar General and Walmart rose in morning trading. Investors await Dollar Tree’s late-March earnings for updates on store traffic and margins.
23 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart shares fell 1.3% to $117.83 in after-hours trading after filing to cut its PhonePe stake by about 12%. The retailer faces a $10.5 million jury verdict in Maryland over a negligent gun sale. PhonePe’s IPO will not raise new capital, with proceeds going to existing shareholders. Wall Street ended higher Thursday, while Walmart declined.
22 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco shares rose 1.9% to $982.86 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a new SEC filing showed shareholders rejected a “greenwashing” risk audit proposal but backed the board and executive pay. The company set Jan. 30 as the record date for its $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Investors now await Costco’s earnings call on March 5.
22 January 2026
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Walmart stock price slips after Nasdaq-100 debut as Trump tariff threat keeps retail on edge

Walmart stock price slips after Nasdaq-100 debut as Trump tariff threat keeps retail on edge

Walmart shares slipped 0.2% to $118.42 after joining the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. Index funds are buying due to the reshuffle, while traders eye Feb. 1 for possible U.S. tariffs on European goods and Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings. Amazon rose 0.3%, Costco gained 1.0%, and Target fell 0.5%. Retailers report early signs of tariff-related price increases.
21 January 2026
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Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart shares fell 0.4% to $118.27 Wednesday after new U.S. tariffs and a Reuters report on Walmart’s India investments. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% by June. Walmart-backed PhonePe received approval to pursue an IPO by mid-2026. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report.
21 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon shares fell 0.4% to $230.01 early Wednesday, extending losses after a 3.4% drop Tuesday. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to appear in online prices as sellers adjust. President Trump’s new import tariffs and his Davos comments are adding to market volatility. Amazon’s next earnings report is set for February 5.
21 January 2026
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Home Depot stock slides as labor-crunch warning lands, with earnings next on deck

Home Depot stock slides as labor-crunch warning lands, with earnings next on deck

Home Depot shares fell 1.3% to $375.11 Tuesday, outperforming the S&P 500’s 2.1% drop. The company’s foundation warned a skilled-trades shortage could delay disaster rebuilding despite available aid. Nearly 60% of Americans lack confidence in their community’s recovery speed after disasters, according to a new survey. Investors await Home Depot’s Feb. 24 earnings for signs of housing-related demand.
21 January 2026
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Lululemon pulls “Get Low” leggings from its website after sheer complaints, stock drops

Lululemon pulls “Get Low” leggings from its website after sheer complaints, stock drops

Lululemon halted online sales of its new “Get Low” leggings in North America after customers complained the fabric was see-through during movement. The stock fell about 6% Tuesday as the move raised concerns over product quality and leadership changes. The collection remains available in stores while the company reviews feedback. CEO Calvin McDonald steps down at the end of January.
21 January 2026
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Why Walmart stock slipped after tariff jitters hit retailers — and what investors watch next

Why Walmart stock slipped after tariff jitters hit retailers — and what investors watch next

Walmart shares fell 0.8% to $118.71 in after-hours trading Tuesday, pressured by new U.S. tariff threats on European imports tied to a Greenland dispute. The S&P 500 closed down 2.06%, with retailers broadly hit. Walmart joined the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings for signals on pricing and demand.
21 January 2026
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Home Depot stock price slips as tariff fears hit retailers, even after TD Cowen raises target

Home Depot stock price slips as tariff fears hit retailers, even after TD Cowen raises target

Home Depot shares fell 1.4% to $374.87 Tuesday after President Trump announced new tariffs on European imports, sparking a broader selloff in consumer stocks. Lowe’s dropped 3.4%, and the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF lost 2.2%. Home Depot’s price target was raised to $450 by TD Cowen, but concerns remain over pricing power and flat housing activity.
20 January 2026
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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