retail

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The number-crunching exercise came as rising gas prices due to the Iran war, and the potential impact on consumer demand, take investors’ focus off AI adoption at retail chains.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The average U.S. retail gas price rose to $4.119 per gallon; Trump has previously shown flexibility with deadlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The retail, agriculture and public-administration categories noted declines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Some retail chains have been upbeat about the spring shopping season or have downplayed the threat of higher gas prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Axelroot did pretty well for himself as a pilot in the Congo, transporting perishable goods from the bush into the cities for retail sale, and he was also active in the diamond trade.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver