by Chandler Harvey | Dec 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail took some surprising twists in 2024, as the view forward from 2023 didn’t reveal how the way forward would have so many twists and turns. Of course, some developments fell into old patterns and some weaker retailers fell by the wayside. Meanwhile, an...
by Mike Duff | Nov 12, 2024 | Retail Articles
Although earnings and comps declined, Home Depot still managed to beat a Wall Street estimate in the third quarter. Net earnings were $3.65 billion, or $3.67 per diluted share, versus $3.81 billion, or $3.81 per diluted share, in the year-previous quarter. Adjusted...
by Mike Duff | Oct 4, 2024 | Retail Articles
Home Depot has launched a promotion that marks its entry into the October early holiday sale event competition. Prompted by Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and responses by rivals including Lowe’s Cos. and Ace Hardware, Home Decor Days promises up to 50 % off...
by Mike Duff | Aug 13, 2024 | Retail Articles
For the second quarter, Home Depot faced softer demand based on economic conditions and anticipation of interest rate cuts but still managed to beat Wall Street estimates. Net earnings were $4.56 billion, or $4.60 per diluted share, versus $4.66 billion, or $4.65 per...
by Mike Duff | Jul 17, 2024 | Retail Articles
Although e-commerce gets a lot of attention, particularly now as brick-and-mortar-based retailers leverage the online part of their businesses to compete with Amazon and its Prime Day summer promotion, many major retailers remain committed to significant and long-term...