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Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.

The company said Feb. 25 that the housing market remains pressured and that it’s focusing on improving productivity and other factors it can control. 

Comparable sales, which track performance at locations open at least a year, rose 0.4% in the quarter ended Feb. 1, better than the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

The retailer has had a strong run in recent years, attracting cost-conscious consumers with low prices and a wide product assortment. Its online operation has broadened its appeal to wealthier households.

Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees across the country as the beleaguered pharmacy chain’s new private equity owners look to cut costs.

Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday shopping period.

Walmart, which had been the largest company by revenue for more than a decade, reported sales of $713.2 billion for the 12 months ending Jan. 31. Amazon earlier reported 2025 sales of $717 billion.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, said Feb. 12 overall volumes fell 1.5% in the fourth quarter, less than analysts expected. 

QXO agreed to buy Kodiak Building Partners to expand its construction products business into key U.S. markets. The deal will be funded with $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares.

The outlook points to the challenges facing incoming Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun as the company works to win over shoppers with its widening portfolio of beverages.