by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
Costco made a strong showing in March with double-digit comparable store gains. Costco comps without the effects of fuel price and foreign exchange volatility increased 12.2% in March year over year, with the United States up 12.7%, Canada up 12.2% and Other...
by Mike Duff | Feb 23, 2022 | Retail Articles
As part of a Wall Street beat, Lowe’s sales and earnings topped analyst estimates as the company continues developing its own-brand and fulfillment strategies, among others. For the quarter, Lowe’s posted net earnings of $1.21 billion, or $1.78 per diluted share,...
by Peter Giannetti | Feb 16, 2022 | Home + Housewares, The Inspired Home Show 2022, Trade Shows & Associations
Canada’s plan to drop mandatory PCR coronavirus testing in favor of rapid tests for fully vaccinated travelers entering the country is a welcome relief for Canadians attending The Inspired Home Show in early March. The Canadian government announced Tuesday that...
by Mike Duff | Jan 6, 2022 | Retail Articles
Costco Wholesale Corp. rolled on through its five-week fiscal December when it generated double-digit comparable store sales results. Company comparable sales, excluding fuel and foreign exchange rate volatility, gained 11.5% in the period year over year, with comps...
by Mike Duff | Nov 18, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The third quarter was a good one for TJX Cos., which now is focused on promoting itself as a holiday gift destination with plenty of choices for gift-giving shoppers. The company posted net income in the quarter ended October 30 of $1.02 billion, or 84 cents per...