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...
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...