by Mike Duff | Aug 20, 2025 | Retail Articles
The second quarter saw TJX Cos. gain across key metrics as it managed tariff-related cost increases and saw strength in its HomeGoods business. Net income in the quarter was $1.24 billion, $1.10 per diluted share, versus $1.1 billion, or 96 cents per diluted share, in...
by Mike Duff | Jul 2, 2025 | Retail Articles
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has opened its first store in Nebraska as part of its mounting U.S. expansion strategy. The Omaha store is operating adjacent to a Marshalls in a former Big Lots building, the company noted. Ollie’s opened 25 new stores in the first...
by Mike Duff | May 23, 2025 | Retail Articles
In an in-person marketing initiative linked to e-commerce, Marshalls has opened The Upgrade Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport for Memorial Day weekend. Open to travelers through May 28, the pop-up lounge delivers what Marshalls described as a...
by Mike Duff | May 16, 2025 | Retail Articles
With quarterly results upcoming from a range of retailers, Placer.ai looked at how foot traffic has fared at stores that are about to report earnings. In looking at store traffic, Placer.ai reported: TJX Cos. First-quarter visits to T.J. Maxx increased 3.8%...
by Mike Duff | Mar 24, 2025 | Retail Articles
Value-oriented retailers Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, HomeGoods and Dollar Tree fill the top three spots on Yelp’s second annual list of 50 Fastest Growing Brands in the retail, restaurant and food sectors. Overall, 46% of the listed businesses by Yelp have a...
