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 | Aug 7, 2024 | Retail Articles
The Container Store fell short of Wall Street first-quarter estimates, especially in its general merchandise business, as the retailer recorded double-digit negative comparable sales. Consolidated net loss was $14.7 million, or 30 cents per diluted share, versus a net...
by Mike Duff | Jul 23, 2024 | Retail Articles
For the first quarter, Albertsons Cos. narrowly missed an earnings estimate but beat one on revenues as the company keeps operating as it pursues its merger with The Kroger Co. The merger has experienced opposition from the United States Federal Trade Commission but...
by Mike Duff | Jun 3, 2024 | Retail Articles
As the founding family pursues a buy-out of the company, Nordstrom posted a deeper-than-expected loss in the first quarter, although sales surpassed Wall Street expectations. Nordstrom posted a net loss of $39 million, or 24 cents per diluted share, versus a net loss...
