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...
Stores Drove Macy’s Q1 Sales, Earnings Gains

Stores Drove Macy’s Q1 Sales, Earnings Gains

Macy’s posted solid gains in the first quarter beating analyst sales and earnings estimates and posting double-digit comparable sales gains. Macy’s posted a first-quarter net income of $286 million, or 98 cents per diluted share, versus $103 million, or 32 cents per...
Pottery Barn, West Elm Lift Williams-Sonoma Q1

Pottery Barn, West Elm Lift Williams-Sonoma Q1

Pottery Barn and West Elm led Williams-Sonoma to a strong performance in the first quarter with each posting double-digit comparable sales. Net earnings were $254.1 million, or $3.50 per diluted share, versus $227.8 million, or $2.90 per diluted share, in the quarter...