As the retail world tries to settle down into a post-pandemic world, not that COVID-19 is cooperating with the newest Omicron variant prompting reconsideration of masking rules in some places, a number of retailers saw major gains in first quarter foot traffic,...
In its annual forecast on prospects through year’s end, the National Retail Federation stated that it expects retail sales to grow between 6% and 8% to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. NRF made the announcement during its annual State of Retail & the Consumer...
With COVID-19 and supply chain issues weighing on the fourth quarter, Best Buy met a Wall Street estimate on earnings but fell short on revenues. For the fourth quarter, net earnings were $626 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, versus $816 million, or $3.10 per...
After a period of contention with an activist investor, Kohl’s posted earnings gains that beat a Wall Street estimate even if the company fell short of revenues expectations, with macro issues hitting the top line. Net income for the quarter was $299 million, or $2.20...
Macy’s beat Wall Street estimates during a fourth-quarter that topped off a big fiscal year for the company that Macy’s Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette said reflects strategic initiatives that are improving operations and performance. Macy’s net income for...
