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

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In the world of retail, McDonald’s kids menu is gaining popularity among adults, and the chain has big plans for chicken, despite struggles with Wall Street and holding off on discussing its DEI plans. President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs already seem to be affecting Shein’s and Temu’s U.S. expansions, with both e-commerce giants experiencing momentary sales drops. Coca-Cola (KO) is considering bringing back plastic bottles, partly due to Trump’s tariffs on aluminum. Meanwhile, Amazon, Walmart, and Target are offering Valentine’s Day deals.
Check out these stories and more in this week’s roundup.

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McDonald’s is cooking up big plans for chicken

A chicken snack wrap combo meal at a McDonald’s in New York on June 8, 2007.

McDonald’s has major plans for chicken.

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Shein and Temu may already have a case of the Trump-tariff blues

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who had been detained in Russia, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

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.

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Coca-Cola may bring back plastic to cope with Trump tariffs

Pizza takeaway in a cafe window in London.

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

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More adults are ordering from McDonald’s kids menu. Blame inflation

A Happy Meal in Little Falls, New Jersey.

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

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Amazon’s top 10 Valentine’s Day deals

An Amazon Logistics Center in Gattendorf, Germany.

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

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Walmart’s top 10 Valentine’s Day deals

A Walmart store in Bristol, Connecticut.

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

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Target’s top 10 Valentine’s Day deals

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

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McDonald’s earnings take a hit from E. Coli and inflation

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.

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McDonald’s says it’s committed to DEI — but is vague on specifics

The oldest operating McDonald’s in the world in Downey, Los Angeles, Cali. It opened on August 18, 1953.

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

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

Plus: Amazon, Walmart, and Target's top 10 Valentine's Day deals