Retail news, week of October 26, 2026

Machine summary The same report states Home Depot same-store sales rose 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026 and Lowe's comparable sales rose 0.2%. Reuben Gregg Brewer is the named author.

1. Home Depot same-store sales rose 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026, while Lowe's comparable-store sales rose 0.2%, according to the article
2. The article cites 30-year mortgage rates at roughly 7.3% as a constraint on home purchases
3. The article attributes the demand slowdown to a stalled housing market that reduces construction and refurbishment activity

Reported by The Motley Fool and fool.com.

• Home Depot
• Lowe's

Machine summary Mainland China revenue fell 25% to 30% and Europe and other regions fell 50% to 55%.

1. Americas revenue fell 70% to 75% and Asia-Pacific revenue fell 65% to 70%, CNBC reported, with mainland China down 25% to 30% and Europe and other regions down 50% to 55%

Reported by CNBC and Bloomberg.

• Labubu

Machine summary Jackery's Halloween Sale lists a HomePower 2000 Plus v2 power station with two 200W solar panels at $1,479, a price 9to5Toys describes as $360 below the regular tag. Electrek reports the promotion reaches markdowns of up to $2,060 on power stations, with other offers starting at $199, and runs for a few days into November with extra savings available through an online crossword game.

1. According to Electrek, the Jackery promotion runs for a few days into November and adds further savings through an online crossword game.
2. Electrek lists Yozma's newly released IN 11 electric dirt bike at $1,399, described as an exclusive new low, with a gift box valued at $299 included free.
3. Carryover offers cited by Electrek include Anker SOLIX S5000 launch deals with exclusive savings of up to $2,150, Lectric XP Lite3 folding e-bike launch deals, and a Greenworks 40V pole saw kit deal.

Reported by 9to5Toys and Electrek.

• Electrek
• Anker
• Lectric
• Jackery
• Greenworks
• IN 11

Machine summary A group led by Trian Fund Management offered $1.4 billion in cash to take Wendy's private at $7.35 per share, a 20% premium to Tuesday's close, according to a regulatory filing reported by CNBC. The bidder group also includes BlueFive Capital, Sixth Street Partners and Flynn Group, one of Wendy's largest franchisees, and Trian with affiliated parties holds 16.25% of the chain. Wendy's shares rose about 15% in premarket trading after the reports.

1. A group led by Trian Fund Management offered $1.4 billion in cash to take Wendy's private at $7.35 per share, according to a regulatory filing reported by CNBC
2. The offer price represents a 20% premium to Tuesday's closing price as described by CNBC
3. Wendy's shares rose about 15% in premarket trading after the reports, according to CNBC
4. Trian and affiliated parties hold 16.25% of Wendy's, per the filing cited by CNBC
5. Wendy's stock has fallen about 65% over roughly two years, including Wednesday's gains, and the company has posted six straight quarters of same-store sales declines, CNBC reported

Reported by CNBC, WSJ and Seeking Alpha.

• Wendy's
• Trian Fund Management
• BlueFive Capital
• Flynn Group
• Sixth Street Partners

The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

Reported by TechRadar.

Machine summary Key facts from the reports:

1. For the quarter, the company posted earnings of $1.10 a share, leaving out some noncash items (CNBC)
2. Systemwide same-store sales grew 3.8%, the fifth consecutive quarter above 3% growth (CNBC)
3. Since relaunching nuggets on Sept. 1 with 100% white meat chicken, nugget sales have risen more than 35%, CEO Josh Kobza said on the earnings call

Reported by CNBC and WSJ.

• Burger King

The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

Reported by Motley Fool and Seeking Alpha.

• Boot Barn Holdings