XLP

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Two of the world’s most iconic marketers tried to automate holiday magic — and sparked a consumer backlash instead.

If online retail brought shopping to our fingertips, agentic shopping removes it altogether—automating purchases in the background while humans get on with life.

Lululemon joined peers Nike and Puma to bring a change at the helm, a move intended to drive growth amid challenging U.S. sales and a lack of proper innovation that have weighed on revenue and profits.

Amid inflation and consumer trade-down trends, XLP emerges as a defensive ETF for stability-focused investors.

Even though shoppers have remained resilient and visited Costco’s stores to buy everything from household products to discretionary items, its private brand, Kirkland Signature, seems to be pulling customers.

Amid inflation, job losses, and tariff-linked price hikes, consumers turned to discount chains — and Dollar General and Dollar Tree made smart tweaks to capture the increased traffic.

The retail behemoth looks to enter 2026 with several changes, including one-hour delivery and a new CEO at the helm. Walmart is trying to position itself for further growth.

Victoria’s Secret was once the go-to place for women and is now trying to revive its lost glory under a new CEO, who is ensuring her experience at the likes of Gap and American Eagle benefits the company.

Right now, Trump's tariffs are prompting Coca-Cola to rethink its costs and strategize as it continues its move toward a more sustainable packaging strategy.