by Mike Duff | Jun 2, 2026 | Retail Articles
Non-consumables growth, aided by merchandise partnerships including Dolly Parton, helped Dollar General boost income, comps and net sales in the first quarter. The company topped Wall Street earnings expectations but came up just short on revenue. Net income was...
by Mike Duff | May 28, 2026 | Retail Articles
Strength in the home category helped bolster Kohl’s Corp.’s first-quarter performance, and although the company posted negative comps and a loss, results topped Wall Street expectations while the loss narrowed from the year-earlier period. The company also noted that...
by Mike Duff | May 19, 2026 | Retail Articles
In a mixed first quarter, Home Depot posted positive comparable sales but lower earnings, although profits and revenues exceeded Wall Street estimates. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.29 billion, or $3.30 per diluted share, versus net earnings of $3.43 billion,...
by Mike Duff | May 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
The first quarter was more profitable for Ace Hardware Corp. year over year as comparable and total sales also made gains. The hardware cooperative posted net income of $70.1 million versus $30.3 million in the year-previous quarter. The approximately 4,000 Ace...
by Mike Duff | May 7, 2026 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Electrics
Spectrum Brands topped Wall Street expectations in the second quarter while advancing plans to separate its Home & Personal Care business through a new partnership with Oaktree Capital Management. Net income from continuing operations was $22.5 million, or 96...
