by Mike Duff | May 20, 2022 | Retail Articles
Although general merchandise sales slipped as consumers spent more on groceries and everyday needs, BJ’s had solid financial gains in the first quarter. Company net income was $112.5 million, or 82 cents per share, versus $81.6 million, or 59 cents per share, in the...
by Mike Duff | May 18, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Inflation, changing consumer preference and supply chain issues pressured Target’s first-quarter earnings even as comparable sales gained and overall revenues did better than Wall Street anticipated. Net earnings were $1.01 billion in the quarter, or $2.16 per...
by Mike Duff | May 9, 2022 | Retail Articles
In the first quarter, Rent-A-Center worked through a changing marketplace as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and managed to beat Wall Street estimates even if earnings stumbled. Net loss was $4.2 million, or eight cents per diluted share, versus net earnings of $42.6...
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 | Mar 17, 2022 | Retail Articles
Continued comparable store growth helped Williams-Sonoma beat an earnings estimate even if revenues fell short of Wall Street’s favor. The company’s loyalty program also proved a positive influence on the fourth quarter, Williams-Sonoma pointed out. For...