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Amazon wins delivery, Walmart's new mall, and McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns: Retail news roundup

Amazon wins delivery, Walmart's new mall, and McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns: Retail news roundup

Plus: Chipotle isn't worried about Trump's tariffs — or guacamole

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McDonald’s is reintroducing its beloved Shamrock Shake on Feb. 10 with a nostalgic spin. Amazon’s delivery service is smashing records, with over nine billion items delivered the same or the next day in 2024. Meanwhile, Walmart is working to revive malls, even as Amazon nears surpassing Walmart in revenue.

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A McDonald’s in Lisbon, Portugal.
A McDonald’s in Lisbon, Portugal.
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McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Shamrock Shake on Feb. 10, but with a nostalgic twist.

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Amazon Prime delivery truck
Amazon Prime delivery truck
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Amazon may be facing challenges with its physical stores, but its delivery is stronger than ever. The e-commerce giant has made significant strides in logistics, offering faster and more efficient delivery than rivals like Walmart and Target.

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A Walmart store in Florida City.
A Walmart store in Florida City.
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Walmart (WMT) is betting on a mall comeback — at least in Pennsylvania.

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A Starbucks at the Florida Fort Lauderdale Airport terminal.
A Starbucks at the Florida Fort Lauderdale Airport terminal.
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Starbucks is rolling out more changes under new CEO Brian Niccol, and the latest shift focuses on mobile orders.

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A Chipotle restaurant in Miami, Florida.
A Chipotle restaurant in Miami, Florida.
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Chipotle’s (CMG) fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, showing that more customers are still flocking to its restaurants despite it hiking prices by 2% last year.

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Shein and Temu on an iPhone in Krakow, Poland.
Shein and Temu on an iPhone in Krakow, Poland.
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Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein have been preparing to maintain their U.S. customer base following the end of the de minimis exemption.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on January 27, 2025 in Doral, Florida.
U.S. President Donald Trump on January 27, 2025 in Doral, Florida.
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President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, set to take effect on Feb. 4, are throwing a wrench into the rapid rise of e-commerce giants like Temu (PDD) and Shein while potentially giving Amazon (AMZN) a chance to reclaim its edge.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during a keynote address at AWS re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Amazon (AMZN) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, and expectations are high.

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US President Donald Trump (L) greets Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R).
US President Donald Trump (L) greets Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R).
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Ontario is striking back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs by removing all American-made alcohol from its shelves.

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U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call with Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto on August 27, 2018.
U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call with Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto on August 27, 2018.
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As President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continue to shake up trade with key U.S. partners, food and beverage prices could soon be more expensive for both consumers and restaurant operators.

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The clash of the retail titans has entered a new phase: For the first time, Amazon (AMZN) has surpassed Walmart (WMT) in annual revenue.

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Dollar General (DG) is preparing employees for the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, activity authorized by President Donald Trump.

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If it seems like your tab is a little higher at Waffle House, you aren’t imagining it.

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