Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality.

American consumers in September reined in spending on tariff-hit categories such as vehicles, electronics and clothing.

US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.

AI assistance tools are also helping to make online shopping easier. Deals will continue now through Cyber Monday. WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season. MORE NEWS: WestShore Plaza businesses reassure shoppers they’re still open amid redevelopment rumors

AI is reshaping retail as Walmart and Costco expand AI commerce. Onton’s $7.5M seed round positions it to redefine how consumers search, decide, and shop online.

Admittedly, Walmart and Costco are two of the world's most prominent retailers, and both companies are on track to stay on a growth trajectory. Nonetheless, with sales growing at approximately the same rate, Walmart's lower P/E ratio likely makes it the better buy between the two.

Retail stocks were on track to post modest gains in Friday’s holiday-shortened trading session. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF, also known by its ticker, XRT, was up 0.2%, compared with the S&P 500’s 0.3% gain.

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