Financial News: Page 171


  • American Eagle Q1 revenues break record

    The apparel retailer says it's leading in denim, and that's just more bad news for Gap.

    By June 5, 2019
  • GameStop's turnaround pressures mount as sales drop 13%

    In his first call with investors, the retailer's new CEO acknowledged "we need to transform to remain a viable player in our industry" as it rapidly digitizes. 

    By June 5, 2019
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    Williams-Sonoma will halve China sourcing in the next year

    Executives didn't say if the retailer will have to raise costs, but it has introduced products with a lower price point to offset any necessary price increases.

    By Emma Cosgrove • June 5, 2019
  • Walmart expands $1 a day degree program

    The big box retailer will subsidize the cost of tuition, books and fees. 

    By Hallie Busta • June 5, 2019
  • CVS to open 1.5K HealthHUB stores in next 2 years

    The pharmacy chain's shares were up 3% premarket Tuesday following the news, which was released in tandem with the company's 2019 Investor Day.

    By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 4, 2019
  • Lands' End sales take a $17.9M hit as it closes Sears shops

    The apparel brand might be making a smart move by taking control of its retail destiny, but parting with the declining department store chain won't be painless.

    By June 4, 2019
  • WSJ: Forever 21 hires restructuring advisers

    The fast-fashion retailer hopes to renegotiate leases and overhaul operations in its efforts to avoid bankruptcy, the publication reported.

    By Updated June 19, 2019
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    Walmart hires new leader for Store No. 8

    The incoming head of the retail giant's tech incubator, Scott Eckert, hails from investment giant Bain Capital's VC arm.

    By June 4, 2019
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    West Elm to build out Floyd shop-in-shops

    The DTC furniture brand will offer its entire product assortment in locations in Austin, Texas; Santa Monica, California; and New York.

    By June 4, 2019
  • J.C. Penney downgraded by Moody's after a rough Q1

    Challenges to paying down debt aren't likely to go away as off-price keeps eating share and the department store chain tries to reconnect with customers.

    By June 3, 2019
  • Amazon continues to shrink retail operations

    Sellers are once again alarmed at perceived moves to hustle them onto the Marketplace — but that might be good for everyone.

    By June 3, 2019
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    The RealReal raises $300M in Nasdaq debut, shares skyrocket

    Shares rose more than 45% at press time Friday morning, signaling Wall Street's confidence in the resale site's potential.

    By Updated June 28, 2019
  • Costco again 'rising to the retail challenge'

    Numbers are up across the board for the company, and not even tariffs are dampening analysts' enthusiasm for one of the most consistent players in retail.

    By May 31, 2019
  • Expectations for Nordstrom turn negative

    S&P Global lowered its outlook for Nordstrom — once seen as immune from department stores' malaise — after missteps in Q1.

    By May 31, 2019
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    Ulta goes international with plans for Canada

    CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer is starting small in the country, with physical stores and an e-commerce presence, but is prepared to scale quickly.

    By May 31, 2019
  • Gap Inc. defends Old Navy spin-off after soft Q1

    With comps down at the company's usually well-performing discount brand and ongoing missteps at its namesake, analysts worry that a split is ill-advised.

    By May 31, 2019
  • J. Jill plunges on Q1 sales miss

    A cool spring, fewer print catalogs and overly subdued apparel hurt sales, but most of that can be corrected, according to CEO Linda Heasley.

    By May 31, 2019
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    Dollar store profits bounce back in Q1, but tariffs are a wildcard

    Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported gains as they tinkered with stores and assortments, but management projections don't account for proposed duties. 

    By May 30, 2019
  • Ikea testing new app with shoppable feed, AR

    The technology will first roll out in France and the Netherlands, with the goal to reach additional markets by the end of 2019.

    By May 30, 2019
  • J. Crew to shutter 20 flagship, outlet stores

    Cost cuts helped boost first quarter profits, but the company remains mired in debt and growth slowed at Madewell, where its hopes are pinned.

    By May 30, 2019
  • Dick's raises guidance on earnings beat

    E-commerce sales rose 15%, but net income was lower than the prior year and the retailer is still facing pressure from the likes of Nike and Lululemon.

    By May 29, 2019
  • Abercrombie & Fitch store closures hit Q1 sales

    But right-sizing its footprint is essential to the success of its turnaround, analysts say.

    By May 29, 2019
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    New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick's and Bed Bath & Beyond

    J.P. Morgan looks at which retailers would lose the most in a "disaster" scenario after the Trump Administration's latest trade salvos.

    By May 29, 2019
  • Lands' End to take final steps away from Sears

    As it exits store-within-a-store locations, the apparel retailer previously announced plans to open 40 to 60 owned stores in the next several years.

    By May 29, 2019
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    Walmart names Amazon veteran as CTO

    Suresh Kumar formerly led the e-commerce giant's retail supply chain and inventory management systems.

    By Samantha Schwartz • May 29, 2019