Ulta Enjoys Strong Q1

Ulta Enjoys Strong Q1

As it faced fewer COVID-19 pandemic restrictions year over year, Ulta enjoyed double-digit comp gains and a big Wall Street analyst beat on earnings. Net earnings were $331.4 million, or $6.30 per diluted share, versus $230.3 million, or $4.10 per diluted share, in...
Big Lots Takes a Q1 Tumble

Big Lots Takes a Q1 Tumble

An April slowdown dropped Big Lots to a loss in the first quarter as comparable sales fell into negative territory year over year. Big Lots reported a net loss of $11.1 million, or 39 cents per share, versus $94.6 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, in the year-past...