Temu's tariff woes, McDonald's chicken bet, and Coca-Cola's plastic fix: Retail news roundup

ByFrancisco Velasquez

Updated February 14, 2025

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In the world of retail, McDonald’s kids menu is , and the chain has , despite and holding off on discussing its . President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs already seem to be , with both e-commerce giants experiencing momentary sales drops. Coca-Cola () is considering , partly due to Trump’s tariffs on aluminum. Meanwhile, , , and are offering Valentine’s Day deals.Check out these stories and more in this week’s roundup.

McDonald’s has major plans for chicken.

President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs already seem to be undermining the U.S. expansions of e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, as both companies reportedly experienced significant daily-sales drops recently.

Coca-Cola $KO (KO) is considering a return to plastic bottles as it grapples with rising aluminum costs from President Donald Trump’s import tariffs.

McDonald’s kids menu has become a surprising go-to for adults.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Amazon $AMZN (AMZN) is offering deals across a variety of categories for shoppers in search of romantic gifts or just a little something special.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and Walmart $WMT (WMT) is rolling out deals across multiple categories for customers looking for a romantic gift for a partner, friends, or themselves.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Target $TGT (TGT) is offering promotions across various categories for those searching for an ideal romantic gesture or something a little more subtle.

McDonald’s customers aren’t “lovin’ it.” The fast-food giant missed Wall Street’s expectations for the fourth quarter, largely due to the lingering effects of an E. coli outbreak and ongoing inflation pressures.

McDonald’s says it has a golden rule: Treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski.