by Mike Duff | Jan 10, 2025 | Retail Articles
In announcing third quarter financial results, Vivek Sankaran, Albertsons Cos. CEO, stated that the company had positioned itself for future growth, despite a planned merger with The Kroger Co. falling through due to opposition from United States Federal and a group...
by Mike Duff | Jan 9, 2025 | Retail Articles
For the fiscal month of December, Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $27.52 billion, up 9.9% from the year-earlier period. Comparable sales, with the effect of changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange excluded, were up 9.9% versus the fiscal month a...
by Mike Duff | Jan 8, 2025 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Home Environment, Kitchenware, Personal Care & Wellness, The Inspired Home Show 2022
For the third quarter, Helen of Troy beat a Wall Street estimate, although net income and sales declined. Net income was $49.6 million versus $75.9 million, while diluted earnings per share was $2.17 versus $3.19 in the year-previous quarter. Adjusted for one-time...
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 | Nov 22, 2024 | Retail Articles
Headwinds limited Ross Stores’ gains in the third quarter, the company reported, even as its customers remain wary of discretionary spending. Net earnings for the quarter were $488.8 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $447.3 million, or $1.33 per...