retailing

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As economic activity slows and recession risk builds, retailing purchasing patterns tend to gravitate toward discounters like Walmart and away from luxury retailers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

One key supplier I spoke to said Asda needed to strike a better balance by investing more in stores and availability, and getting a grip on "the basic fundamentals of retailing".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

He added that Baker isn’t the first real-estate guru to get into retailing with disastrous results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“Ultimately, some of the higher costs must be passed onto consumers in the highly competitive food retailing industry, so consumers stand to ultimately see higher food prices and reduced purchasing power.”

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

“Well,” Dad said, leaning back, “it's very good of you and Alice to worry, Brian, but the retailing sector is holding its own and Greenland is robust.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell