by Mike Duff | Aug 19, 2026 | Retail Articles
A strong performance in home products helped propel TJX Cos. to a second-quarter Wall Street beat, with total sales, comps and earnings all advancing. Net income was $1.52 billion, $1.36 per diluted share, versus $1.24 billion, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the...
by Mike Duff | Aug 19, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Lowe’s Cos. posted adjusted earnings that beat a Wall Street estimate but came up short on revenues as the company faced continued pressure in its do-it-yourself business from consumers who are spending cautiously on their homes. Net earnings were $2.4 billion, or...
by Mike Duff | Aug 19, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Target executives cited progress with its home merchandising update as a contributor to the retailer’s overall second-quarter gains. The home operation remains a work in progress, as the company looks to build momentum in the category, Target executives noted....
by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Ace Hardware Corp. posted record second-quarter revenue and earnings as comparable sales increased and the cooperative continued expanding its store portfolio. Company net income was $155.6 million versus $119.5 million in the year-before quarter. About 4,000 Ace...
by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales increased in July for the 10th consecutive month, with both total and core sales advancing month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobile...
