by Mike Duff | Oct 24, 2023 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator says fewer consumers in the United States plan to celebrate Halloween this year, at 61% versus 65% in 2022, yet 12% of shoppers remain undecided, which could bring participation above 2022 levels. Consumer buying patterns tend to make a...
by Mike Duff | Sep 6, 2023 | Retail Articles
The second quarter was a difficult one for Kirkland’s, but its CEO, Ann Joyce, said the company is primed to deliver better results with the help of merchandising and marketing improvements. Net loss was $19.4 million, or $1.51 per diluted share, but less than the net...
by Mike Duff | Aug 23, 2023 | Retail Articles
Despite lower earnings and comparable sales, Kohl’s beat Wall Street estimates for the second quarter, and the company looks forward to growth with home goods as an important contributor. Net income was $58 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, versus $143 million,...
by Mike Duff | Jan 20, 2023 | Retail Articles
Home décor and furniture retailer Ballard Designs has announced its fourth Texas store opening as it debuted an 11,500-square-foot space in Austin. The Qurate Retail Group banner and operator of ballarddesigns.com now has 18 retail locations across the United States....
by Mike Duff | Nov 1, 2022 | Retail Articles
Although it has stepped back a bit from private labels recently, Bed Bath & Beyond has announced that the company’s buybuy BABY banner has launched its first exclusive brand: Mighty Goods. At launch, the new brand encompasses an exclusive collection of baby and...
