by Mike Duff | Aug 30, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
As it worked to bring inventories down and serve shoppers with a broader range of bargains, Big Lots posted comparable sales and earnings declines but still did better than Wall Street expected. For the second quarter, Big Lots posted a net loss of $84.2 million, or...
by Mike Duff | Aug 30, 2022 | Retail Articles
Although total sales beat a Wall Street estimate, Kirkland’s Home suffered significant second-quarter comparable sales and earnings declines and now is working on bolstering inventory and liquidity positions. Net loss in the quarter was $25.7 million, or $2.02 per...
by Mike Duff | Aug 24, 2022 | Retail Articles
As has been the case with other retailers, Nordstrom has recently faced some inventory issues, but it managed sales and earnings gains in the second quarter, giving Wall Street a little surprise along the way. Net earnings were $126 million, or 77 cents per diluted...
by Mike Duff | Aug 17, 2022 | Retail Articles
The Lowe’s Cos. beat a Wall Street earnings estimate even as revenue came in lower than anticipated. The company posted net earnings of $2.99 billion, or $4.67 per diluted share, versus $3.02 billion, or $4.25 per diluted share, in the 2021 quarter. Lowe’s...
by Mike Duff | Aug 17, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
After experiencing an inventory glut as the year began, Target decided to quickly address the merchandise excess. Although it believes doing so positioned the company for better margins in the back end of the year, the determination pressured second-quarter...
