by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2025 | Retail Articles
Lowe’s Cos. got a lift from appliances in the second quarter when it drove earnings and sales growth that met or exceeded expectations. The company posted net earnings of $2.4 billion, or $4.27 per diluted share, versus $2.38 billion, or $4.17 per diluted share,...
by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2025 | Retail Articles
Target reported lower second-quarter comparable sales and earnings and announced that COO Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO as the company works to refresh its merchandising and consumer strategies. Fiddelke will take up his new post on February 1, 2026. At...
by Mike Duff | Aug 8, 2025 | Retail Articles
Summer started out well for Costco, which posted solid sales and comparable sales increases in July. Net sales were $20.89 billion versus $19.26 billion in the same month a year previous. Comparable sales, excluding the effects of fuel prices and foreign exchange rate...
by Mike Duff | Aug 6, 2025 | Retail Articles
For the second quarter, ODP Corp. posted better-than-expected results, although comparable sales fell in its Office Depot division. Net income from continuing operations was breakeven in the quarter versus a net loss of $4 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, in...
by Mike Duff | Jul 10, 2025 | Appliances, Featured News, Food Storage, Home Environment, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets, Kitchenware, Personal Care & Wellness
After a tough first quarter, Helen of Troy announced second-quarter financial guidance but skipped a full-year outlook due to uncertainty about tariffs and the economy. Helen of Troy also detailed initiatives to lessen the impact of tariffs on the business. Net loss...