Dollar General taps Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Jerry 'JJ' Fleeman Jr. to replace Todd Vasos amid retail shifts.

JPMorganChase committed €2.8 million in philanthropic funding to aid French small businesses and underserved entrepreneurs through targeted programs.

Unilever is discussing an all-stock deal or sale of its $33B foods unit to McCormick, shifting focus to beauty and personal care.

NRF projects 4.4% US retail sales growth to $5.6T in 2026, beating recent averages amid volatility. Implications for consumer brands and Shark Tank pitches.

Circana data shows U.S. retail revenue up 1.3% in February after weather volatility, with strength in beauty and toys but weakness in apparel.

New Zealand's Halter eyes $2B valuation in oversubscribed round led by Founders Fund. Agtech funding stays hot.

Amazon buys Zurich robotics firm Rivr, valued at $100M+, to push AI doorstep delivery robots. Prior funding came from Amazon's own fund.

Australian startups land $161M led by deep-tech nav firm; India raises $228M-$343M across fintech and consumer plays amid 69% YoY slowdown.

Visa predicts AI will dominate shopping by 2026, with nearly half of U.S. consumers already using tools for deals and gifts amid privacy worries.

Investors await critical delayed US jobs and CPI data next week amid Fed divisions on rates—key for economy signals.