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Retail News News 5 December 2025 - 9 January 2026

Costco stock jumps after December sales climb — what matters before Friday’s openNEW YORK

Costco stock jumps after December sales climb — what matters before Friday’s openNEW YORK

Jan 9, 2026, 05:17 EST — Premarket Costco Wholesale Corp’s (COST.O) shares rose 3.7% on Thursday to $915.31 after the warehouse retailer reported December sales results. Yahoo Finance+1 The monthly report matters because it lands between earnings and can quickly reset expectations for traffic, pricing and renewal-driven demand. Costco’s numbers are also watched as a bellwether for big-box retailers including Walmart and Target, and for warehouse rival BJ’s Wholesale Club. The move shows how tightly investors are trading the story right now. Costco has been priced for steady growth, so any sign that sales are bending — up or down
9 January 2026
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UK Retail Shakeout Starts Fast: 2,550 Jobs at Risk as Supermarkets Battle for Share

UK Retail Shakeout Starts Fast: 2,550 Jobs at Risk as Supermarkets Battle for Share

LONDON, January 8, 2026, 09:29 GMT Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop have been put into administration — a UK insolvency process — putting about 2,550 jobs at risk across almost 300 stores, days into the new year. “This was a cautious Christmas,” said Catherine Shuttleworth, chief executive of digital marketing agency Savvy. ITVX The early failures are landing just as Britain’s listed retailers start posting Christmas trading updates, a blunt check on whether consumers actually loosened their grip. The picture so far looks uneven: food held up better than non-food, while costs and weak confidence still hang over the
8 January 2026
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Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Tesco taps Clark Contracts for new Pitlochry supermarket as trans family stories head to festival stage

Pitlochry, Scotland, Jan 6, 2026, 19:12 GMT Clark Contracts has been appointed main contractor to build a new Tesco supermarket in Pitlochry for Dundee-based developer West Ranga Property Group. The project includes a 26,900-square-foot (about 2,500-square-metre) store near the junction of Perth Road and Bridge Road, with internal fit-out. Clark Contracts director Michael Scanlan said the firm was “pleased” to be working on the site, while West Ranga managing director Jamie Parratt called it a “best-in-class retail development” and said the group had “four schemes currently under construction in 2025” and “a further six site starts projected for 2026”, largely
6 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips in thin New Year’s Eve session after CEO sale filing

Walmart stock slips in thin New Year’s Eve session after CEO sale filing

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:18 ET — Regular session Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped 0.2% to $111.67 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, a subdued New Year’s Eve session for U.S. equities. The stock traded between $111.32 and $112.24 on volume of about 4.2 million shares. The move mattered less for its size than for its timing. With the year closing and many desks lightly staffed, small headlines and routine flows can move prices faster than usual. Walmart is widely watched as a read-through on U.S. household budgets and price sensitivity, given its scale in groceries and general merchandise. U.S.
31 December 2025
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Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

Costco closed on New Year’s Day: New Year’s Eve 2025 store hours for Walmart, Aldi, Tesco and more

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 19:04 ET Major retailers in the United States are tightening holiday schedules for New Year’s Day. Discount grocer Aldi said it will close its U.S. stores on Jan. 1, while Costco listings show the membership warehouse club shut that day. ALDI USA+1 The shifts land as shoppers make last-minute grocery and pharmacy runs for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and the federal holiday that follows. Store-by-store variations mean consumers often need to confirm local hours before heading out. The calendar also compresses other errands. U.S. stock markets including the New York Stock Exchange
31 December 2025
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Walmart stock today: WMT slips after app outage; SEC filings spotlight insider sales and trading plans

Walmart stock today: WMT slips after app outage; SEC filings spotlight insider sales and trading plans

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 17:16 ET — After-hours. Walmart Inc (WMT) shares were down 0.5% at $111.92 in after-hours trading on Tuesday. The stock traded between $111.85 and $112.68 in the regular session, with about 11.7 million shares changing hands. The move comes during the year-end stretch when volumes tend to thin out and single headlines can sway sentiment. For Walmart, the focus is on execution heading out of the holiday period and into its fiscal fourth-quarter reporting window. A brief disruption in online service matters because Walmart’s growth plan increasingly runs through digital ordering and delivery. Any checkout
30 December 2025
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Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

Tesco to hand out 3 million free apples as it tees up 2026 produce discounts

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:37 ET Tesco will hand out more than 3 million free apples to children in more than 800 of its large UK stores from Dec. 30, the retailer said. The giveaway is part of a 2026 push that also includes member-only discounts and extra loyalty points for some shoppers buying fruit and vegetables. Tesco+2Grocery Gazette+2 The move comes as supermarkets ramp up New Year promotions and try to hold onto shoppers who have become more price-sensitive after years of higher grocery bills. Tesco is pitching the plan as a way to make healthier choices easier
29 December 2025
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SuperValu, Centra and Lidl cut own-brand butter prices in Ireland by up to 15%: new prices, savings and what it means for shoppers

SuperValu, Centra and Lidl cut own-brand butter prices in Ireland by up to 15%: new prices, savings and what it means for shoppers

Irish shoppers will pay less for own-brand butter from today after Musgrave — the parent company of SuperValu and Centra — announced price cuts of up to 15% across its own-brand Irish creamery butter range, with Lidl confirming matching reductions on key own-label lines. TheJournal.ie+1 The move lands at a time when many households are still grappling with higher grocery bills, even as retailers and analysts point to a growing focus on promotions, own-label ranges and value messaging in the run-up to — and aftermath of — Christmas. TheJournal.ie+2Kantar+2 What’s changing: the new butter prices in SuperValu, Centra and Lidl
28 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

London | Friday, 26 December 2025 — The UK stock market is effectively on pause today, with the London Stock Exchange closed for the Boxing Day bank holiday. But “no trading” doesn’t mean “no market story”: investors are spending the day digesting a strong 2025 run for the FTSE 100, fresh signals from the make-or-break retail season, and a global backdrop dominated by a year-end risk rally and a fresh spike in precious metals that could ripple through London-listed miners when UK dealing resumes. Reuters Is the UK stock market open today? No. London’s stock market is shut on Friday,
26 December 2025
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Poundland Store Closures: Full List of Shops Shutting in December 2025 and Early 2026 – Is Your Local Branch Affected?

Poundland Store Closures: Full List of Shops Shutting in December 2025 and Early 2026 – Is Your Local Branch Affected?

As of 6 December 2025, Poundland has confirmed a fresh wave of store closures that will see dozens of branches shut between now and early February 2026, on top of an already‑large restructuring programme. The discount chain – sold to US restructuring specialist Gordon Brothers for £1 in June 2025 – is pressing ahead with a court‑approved turnaround plan that will ultimately close 68 UK stores and shrink its estate from around 800 shops to between 650 and 700.Reuters+1 New announcements this week add 14 more closures to the schedule, while trade and business press are tracking 18 previously named
6 December 2025
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Uniqlo Is Finally Coming to Winnipeg: City Green-Lights Major St. Vital Centre Store

Uniqlo Is Finally Coming to Winnipeg: City Green-Lights Major St. Vital Centre Store

WINNIPEG — As of December 5, 2025, months of rumours have turned into one of the biggest retail stories the city has seen in years. Permit Confirms First Uniqlo Store in Winnipeg The City of Winnipeg has officially issued a construction permit for Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo to build a large store inside St. Vital Centre, confirming long‑running speculation that the brand was eyeing its first Manitoba location. Winnipeg Free Press+1 According to the permit, Uniqlo has been authorized to: The work is taking place near the former Hudson’s Bay space in the south Winnipeg mall, an area that has
6 December 2025
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Costco Canada Makes Holiday Hours Permanent and Opens York Region’s First Business Centre: What Shoppers Need to Know for 2025

Costco Canada Makes Holiday Hours Permanent and Opens York Region’s First Business Centre: What Shoppers Need to Know for 2025

TORONTO – December 5, 2025 — Costco Canada is reshaping how Ontarians (and many Canadians) will shop this holiday season and beyond. The warehouse giant is: Both moves land in the middle of a cautious but still busy 2025 holiday retail season, where consumers are laser‑focused on value, promotions and bulk savings. Deloitte+2PwC+2 New permanent Costco hours in Canada: longer weekends are here to stay Over the past few weeks, Costco Canada has quietly rolled out a major hours update on its social channels, declaring that its “holiday shopping hours are now permanent.” Posts shared on Facebook and Instagram spell
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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