by Mike Duff | May 26, 2022 | Retail Articles
Pottery Barn and West Elm led Williams-Sonoma to a strong performance in the first quarter with each posting double-digit comparable sales. Net earnings were $254.1 million, or $3.50 per diluted share, versus $227.8 million, or $2.90 per diluted share, in the quarter...
by Mike Duff | May 25, 2022 | Home + Housewares
Sales and earnings slipped at Best Buy after the electronics buying binge that occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net earnings in the first quarter were $341 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, versus $595 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, in the...
by Mike Duff | May 23, 2022 | Retail Articles
In the first quarter, coop Ace Hardware reported inflation impacted financial results as it pushed an average ticket gain and, with it, comparable sales. Ace also announced that it had once again earned J.D. Power’s highest ranking for customer satisfaction...
by Mike Duff | May 20, 2022 | Retail Articles
Sales at Ross Stores slid as the first fiscal quarter progressed leading to a comp decline and earnings shortfall. First-quarter net earnings were $338.4 million, or 97 cents per diluted share, versus $476.5 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, in the period a year...
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...
