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Ahold Delhaize sees 4% operating margin in 2025, plans cost savings

Ahold Delhaize's fourth-quarter sales meet expectations, but disappointing U.S. performance and 2025 margin forecast cause share decline amid competitive pricing and inflation.

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Analysis-Target's holiday advertising push will only take it so far, investors say

Target and Walmart ramp up ad spending amid a competitive holiday season, but Target faces market share decline and needs to lower prices to attract customers.

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Walmart, fintech partner accused of opening costly accounts without consent

Walmart and Branch Messenger face a lawsuit for allegedly opening costly bank accounts for delivery drivers without consent, exploiting over a million individuals, claims the CFPB.

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US government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver 'junk fees'

The CFPB sued Walmart and Branch for forcing drivers into costly accounts, alleging they incurred over $10 million in junk fees and were misled about wage access.

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Store checks suggest Walmart's holiday positioning remains strong: Jefferies

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Walmart says it is likely to miss 2025, 2030 climate change targets

Walmart acknowledges challenges that may prevent it from meeting its 2025 and 2030 emissions reduction targets, citing energy policy issues and business growth factors.

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Seeing low-income consumers squeezed, retailers target $10 and under gifts

Retailers are stocking more affordable gifts below $10 to attract low-income consumers during the holidays amid rising inflation and shorter shopping periods.

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Trump tariff threat helps lift US ocean imports

Retailers are ramping up imports in anticipation of potential new tariffs under Trump, leading to increased costs and market uncertainty as they prepare for the future.

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Walmart partners with delivery firm Meituan in China

Walmart China has partnered with Meituan to enhance its e-commerce, leveraging delivery services, while also operating 50 Sam's Club stores amid changing consumer preferences.

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Walmart's Mexican unit faces more fines if it defies antitrust resolution, regulator says

Mexico's Cofece may fine Walmart's Walmex up to 8% of income for monopolistic practices, having ordered a $4.62 million penalty for abusing supplier relations.