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Retail Industry News 14 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Costco stock price edges up after hours as $1.30 dividend lands; January sales update next

Costco stock price edges up after hours as $1.30 dividend lands; January sales update next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 18:49 EST — After-hours Costco Wholesale Corp shares ticked up 0.7% to $963.61 in after-hours trading on Friday. During regular hours, the stock fluctuated between $951.20 and $964.41. The U.S. market will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, cutting one session for investors to adjust their positions. Costco is a heavily watched “steady” retail stock, so its positioning can shift quickly when there’s limited news. (New York Stock Exchange) A routine dividend rarely moves the needle. Yet with Costco’s premium valuation—investors banking on its membership-driven sales—any sign of trouble draws close attention
17 January 2026
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Costco stock price dips as dividend lands; investors wait on sales and earnings

Costco stock price dips as dividend lands; investors wait on sales and earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:15 EST — Regular session Costco Wholesale shares edged lower on Friday as investors took in the company’s latest dividend declaration, with the broader market little changed. The warehouse retailer’s stock was down about 0.1% at $955.35 in midday trade, lagging a flat S&P 500. Walmart and Target were also down, while BJ’s Wholesale slid more than 1%. The timing matters because Costco’s next monthly sales snapshot is close. The company is scheduled to release January sales results on Feb. 4, an update traders use as an early read on store traffic and demand before
16 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:09 EST — Market open for regular trading. Shares of Walmart Inc. dipped 0.3% to $118.82 on Friday following the company’s announcement of new leadership changes ahead of its CEO handover. Walmart tapped longtime executive David Guggina to lead its U.S. operations, taking over for John Furner, who is set to become CEO later this month. In a regulatory filing, the company detailed Furner’s compensation package, which includes a $1.5 million base salary and a one-time stock award worth $10 million. (Reuters) Why it matters now: Walmart U.S. remains the company’s main driver, with investors
16 January 2026
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Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

Tesco share price today: TSCO slips early as £1.45bn buyback ticks on

London, January 16, 2026, 09:35 GMT — Regular session Tesco PLC shares dipped 0.9% to 424.7 pence by 0914 GMT on Friday. (StockAnalysis) The move came after Tesco closed 1.71% higher at 428.50 pence on Thursday. Traders are still weighing how much backing the buyback offers when the market loses momentum. (Tesco) Tesco repurchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14 at an average price of 419.57 pence each, with plans to cancel them, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback scheme. This move reduces the total number of shares outstanding, which can boost earnings per share. (Investegate) Repurchases have turned
16 January 2026
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Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Woolworths share price ends higher — what to watch next for ASX: WOW after Olive AI and methane-cut beef push

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:35 AEDT — Market closed Woolworths Group Ltd shares edged up 0.5% to finish at A$30.35 on Friday, a modest gain that keeps the stock in the spotlight as next week approaches. (StockAnalysis) The market’s focus has shifted to sharper clues on household spending and pricing power in supermarkets, where volume remains stable but margins shift quickly. For Woolworths, the immediate concern isn’t flashy new ventures but whether customers continue trading down without triggering a sharper discount war. That’s why even small, concrete updates grab attention. Investors want to see how the retailer manages cost, service,
16 January 2026
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Costco stock edges higher after-hours after board declares $1.30 dividend

Costco stock edges higher after-hours after board declares $1.30 dividend

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 18:59 EST — After-hours Costco Wholesale Corp shares ticked up 0.6% to $956.75 in after-hours trading Thursday, after fluctuating between $946.55 and $958.29 earlier. About 2.2 million shares changed hands. The warehouse club announced its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable Feb. 13 to shareholders of record on Jan. 30. (markets.businessinsider.com) The dividend announcement is standard, but it stands out in a period with scarce new company updates. For Costco, the stock’s movement usually hinges on the strength of its membership-driven traffic and the extent of pricing power it can
16 January 2026
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Costco stock inches up after insider sale notice as Bernstein sticks with $1,146 target

Costco stock inches up after insider sale notice as Bernstein sticks with $1,146 target

New York, January 15, 2026, 11:00 ET — Regular session Costco Wholesale Corp shares edged up about 0.5% to $956.04 in early Thursday trading after a Form 144 filing revealed a company officer’s intention to sell stock. Bernstein stuck with its Outperform rating, with analyst Zhihan Ma from Bernstein SocGen Group dubbing Costco the “ultimate compounder” and calling the stock undervalued, according to StreetInsider. (StreetInsider.com) Costco’s stock trades as if steady gains are a given. That makes any surprises tough to swallow, particularly with investors focused tightly on consumer demand and retail margins. Costco’s stock often reacts fast to even
15 January 2026
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Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 GMT — Regular session. Tesco PLC shares edged up 0.9% to 425.1 pence in early London trading Thursday. The stock gained 3.8 pence during the session, fluctuating between 422.9 and 426.2 pence. (Investing.com) The grocer purchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14, paying an average of 419.57 pence each, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback plan. Tesco confirmed these shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares outstanding. (Investegate) Timing is key as investors wrestle with how fast UK consumers are pulling back following a rocky close to 2025. Barclays reported a
15 January 2026
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Woolworths stock edges up on Google Cloud Olive AI upgrade as investors eye results and inflation

Woolworths stock edges up on Google Cloud Olive AI upgrade as investors eye results and inflation

SYDNEY, Jan 15, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — Post-market Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW.AX) shares ended Thursday 0.27% higher at A$30.20, following the company’s announcement of an upgrade to its Olive chatbot powered by Google Cloud technology. The stock fluctuated between A$29.97 and A$30.38 during the session and remains roughly 10% shy of its 52-week peak, according to market data. (Intelligent Investor) Why it matters now: grocers are battling for a slice of online baskets just as shoppers increasingly rely on specials, loyalty deals, and planning tools. That’s where the data lives—and where margins can shift quickly. Woolworths is entering the busy
15 January 2026
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Costco stock edges up as insiders file share sale disclosures ahead of shareholder vote

Costco stock edges up as insiders file share sale disclosures ahead of shareholder vote

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 18:13 EST — After-hours trading Costco Wholesale shares ended Wednesday roughly 1% higher, despite new regulatory filings revealing insider sales and a pending proposed sale. The disclosures come just ahead of Costco’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, a key event that often sparks trading interest when governance issues are up for a vote and investors seek clues on management’s stance. This meeting takes on added importance with a shareholder vote on a proposal linked to the company’s climate commitments—an area fraught with reputational risks, legal challenges, and growing investor scrutiny. A Form 4 submitted to
15 January 2026
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Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

Kohl’s stock slides 5% as Jefferies trims target to $22, tariff ruling keeps retailers on edge

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:55 EST — Regular session Kohl’s Corporation shares dropped 5.3% to $19.40 in afternoon trading, following an earlier range between $18.92 and $20.60. The decline came after Tuesday’s 3.75% jump, which pushed the stock to close at $20.48. Jefferies analyst Blake Anderson cut his price target for Kohl’s to $22 from $24 but maintained a “hold” rating, GuruFocus reports. The price target reflects where the analyst expects the stock to trade over time. (GuruFocus) The note hit as the stock was already off its recent peaks, following a strong rally late last year that had
14 January 2026
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Home Depot stock dips on new AI coaching push with Rilla — what investors watch next

Home Depot stock dips on new AI coaching push with Rilla — what investors watch next

New York, January 14, 2026, 12:33 EST — Regular session Shares of Home Depot slipped 0.3% to $378.53 by midday Wednesday, following AI provider Rilla’s announcement that it will introduce real-time coaching tools to the home improvement giant. Meanwhile, Lowe’s shares climbed roughly 1.1%. The deal comes as major retailers look for ways to boost service and increase conversion without counting on a strong bounce back in discretionary spending. Much of that cash remains stuck in a “wait and see” mode, particularly when it comes to larger home projects. This aligns with the current trend toward “agentic AI”—tools that do
14 January 2026
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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