by Mike Duff | Jan 10, 2025 | Retail Articles
As it engages in a turnaround effort, Walgreens Boots Alliance posted lower earnings and lower retail comparable sales but still beat Wall Street estimates. Company net loss in the first quarter was $265 million, or 31 cents per share, versus a net loss of $67...
by Mike Duff | Dec 13, 2024 | Retail Articles
Costco posted another strong quarter with solid comparable sales and earnings increases as nonfoods revenue, including home furnishings, health and beauty aids, luggage and hardware, gained. Net income for the quarter was $1.8 billion, or $4.04 per diluted share,...
by Mike Duff | Aug 29, 2024 | Retail Articles
Speculation is swirling around Big Lots after Bloomberg reported that the company might seek bankruptcy protection. Bloomberg added that, as a bankruptcy alternative, Big Lots is simultaneously seeking new investors, citing a source familiar with the search. Bloomberg...
by Mike Duff | Jul 10, 2024 | Appliances, Featured News, Home + Housewares, Home Environment, Kitchenware, Personal Care & Wellness
Lower sales in hair appliances and prestige hair care products combined with lower replenishment of home and outdoor items to impact Helen of Troy results in its first quarter. Helen of Troy develops and markets personal care appliances, home environment appliances,...
by Mike Duff | Jun 5, 2024 | Retail Articles
Dollar Tree nearly matched a first analyst consensus estimate in the first quarter, with earnings slightly above. While announcing its financial results, the company stated it was conducting a strategic review of its Family Dollar operation. Net income was $300.1...