Retail Consumer Pulse: Walmart’s latest results beat earnings but signaled softer demand: US sales grew at the slowest pace in six years, spending per transaction rose just 1.1%, and the company warned on price pressures—sending shares down as investors worry consumers are cutting back. Food Label Scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an industry investigation into products marketed as “made with avocado oil,” after a UC Davis study found many samples contained undisclosed seed oils, raising concerns about premium pricing and misleading labels. Consumer Safety: Consumer Reports flagged infant loungers as suffocation risks, noting repeated recalls and warning that soft, cushioned designs conflict with pediatric sleep guidance. Tech + Privacy: Comcast’s new Xfinity Shield feature can turn routers into motion sensors, sparking privacy worries about how motion data is stored and potentially shared if compelled by law. Energy Costs: Nigeria’s petrol depot prices rose in multiple locations, including Dangote, likely pushing higher pump prices for motorists. Luxury Retail: Vitkac added Miu Miu to its curated online portfolio, reinforcing its strategy of selective luxury assortments. Payments Fraud Tools: Velera released a Consumer-Engaged Fraud case management playbook to help credit unions handle these increasingly common, nuanced fraud scenarios and reduce chargeback risk.