Financial News: Page 8


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    Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025

    The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Facing Nike ‘softness,’ Foot Locker sales fall 1.4%

    CEO Mary Dillon said the retailer has made progress on its strategy, but was hurt by a more cautious consumer.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Retrieved from Gymboree on Dec. 4, 2024.

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    Gymboree marks brick-and-mortar return with New Jersey store

    Parent company The Children’s Place is refocusing on its store portfolio, even as profit was cut nearly in half in Q3. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Lender group completes acquisition of Tupperware’s assets

    Party Products LLC — made up of Stonehill Capital Management and Alden Global Capital — has acquired the company’s brand name and other assets.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2024
  • Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

    Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year

    While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Bath & Body Works hits 38M loyalty members

    The retailer reported record-high customer retention rates in Q3 and set its sights on offering a seamless omnichannel experience.

    By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024

    With deals all spread out and e-commerce surging even on Thanksgiving Day, the red-letter event seems to be losing its punch.

    By Nov. 30, 2024
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    Nordstrom nervous about the holidays despite healthy Q3

    A slowdown early in Q4 led to a very conservative upgrade in the retailer’s expectations. Meanwhile, there is still no update on the Nordstrom family’s take-private offer.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. taps new CFO as sales surge 14%

    The Abercrombie and Hollister brands both saw strong double-digit growth in the third quarter, despite weather disruptions.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 27, 2024
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    "Kohl's" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Amid setbacks in its turnaround, Kohl’s lowers guidance again

    Traffic, sales and profits declined in Q3, and the department store is reversing course in some areas after its tactics backfired.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Best Buy says election, economy dampened customer demand in Q3

    Revenue fell 3.2% as shoppers avoided big-ticket purchases, but with the election over and the heart of the holiday sales season ahead, the retailer is optimistic about Q4.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Dick’s continues to dodge the rest of retail’s problems as comps jump 4%

    Warm weather and price-conscious shoppers didn’t meaningfully dent the retailer’s performance — and tariffs won’t either, executives said.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Macy’s delays full Q3 report over millions in fraudulent expense accounting

    Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Vuori doesn’t need money. Investors keep knocking anyway.

    A recent $825 million fundraise from General Atlantic and Stripes tipped the brand into the $5 billion valuation range. Investor Jon Kossow says the company still doesn’t need the cash to fund its own operations.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Big Lots sold to private equity

    An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management plans to acquire the retailer for $2.5 million in cash, debt payoff and some assumed liabilities.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Olive & June to be acquired by Hydro Flask owner for $240M

    Olive & June’s founder and CEO Sarah Gibson Tuttle will remain on the team as the nail care company joins Helen of Troy’s portfolio of brands.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    As Gap Inc. makes progress in Q3, all eyes are on the CEO

    Richard Dickson has caught investors’ attention with a string of improvements across the portfolio since his arrival last year from Mattel.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Stitch Fix adds stylist profiles, NRF and RILA respond to overtime rule block

    The apparel box retailer is introducing customers to the brains behind its boxes while retail organizations express relief to a ruling on overtime pay.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Beyond’s $40M investment in The Container Store may be off

    The Container Store’s failure to reach a satisfactory agreement with lenders puts their deal at risk, both retailers warned this week.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Amer Sports revenue jumps 17% as it names new Salomon CEO

    Salomon Chief Product Officer Guillaume Meyzenq will take on the position in January, as the company continues to benefit from Arc’teryx’s runaway growth.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance

    The retailer will focus on deals and value as consumers become pickier with discretionary purchases.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Lowe’s prepping for ‘what may be coming from the administration’ on tariffs

    The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but that 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Walmart raises guidance boosted by strong revenue, e-commerce growth

    Store improvements, an accelerated digital presence and a growing advertising business is separating the retailer from its competitors, according to analysts.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Ace Hardware revenue grows to record $2.3B in Q3

    Operating expenses also rose nearly 13% in the quarter as the company invests in store openings, marketing and more ad spending.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 18, 2024