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World’s biggest retailer reports solid fourth quarter but forecasts miss Wall Street estimates
Ecommerce giant may believe in physical retail but its customers appear less enthusiastic
Some consumer companies are warning of a new caution among shoppers
Bondholders’ plan to swap debt for new equity will help insulate company from worst effects of price swings
Theft is not the only cause of inventory losses but can be a handy scapegoat for poor operational decisions
US home goods chain says there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern
The nonagenarian co-founder of the DIY chain laments the lack of risk taking in today’s business world
At what point does bargain hunting turn into shopping addiction?
Toys and electronics marked down at start of holiday season with consumers pinched by inflation
Bargaining power shifts away from applicants as retailers forecast weaker sales growth
Investors should take the long view on the US retailer
Price gains ease to 2% annually, with implications for the industry, customers and wider economy
Retailer upgrades outlook even as $3.1bn opioids settlement results in quarterly net loss
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Private investor group in line for $12bn cash payout if sale to Kroger is completed
Market is evolving quickly as the rise of remote working means buyers are becoming younger and more mobile
Dealer’s shares plummet as interest rates rise and stress builds on US consumers
Private equity has minted fortunes in the sector
Cerberus Capital set for big payday if supermarket tie-up clears high antitrust hurdles
Plus, a look inside Porsche’s complex governance structure and Lazard goes into politics
Deal would bring together two of the country’s largest supermarkets, testing antitrust policies
First such move by group follows two consecutive quarters of falling sales
US stores face large stockpiles and customers made wary by high inflation
US grocer benefits from penny-pinching shoppers turning to own-store brands
Consumers are on the hunt for deals after hopes for a return to normal are dashed by soaring prices
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