The company's stock has gained 10% in two weeks to start 2026 after a sluggish 2025, breaking out to new highs. However, two senior executives sold a combined $3.7 million worth of stock recently, with one linked to a planned retirement. The company removed self-checkout from most stores following customer rejection, a move aimed partly at limiting theft. Market commentary compares it unfavorably to Walmart's recent performance and notes the loss of its long-standing CFO.