by Mike Duff | Mar 3, 2022 | Retail Articles
A renewed fresh food emphasis and expanded digital operations helped The Kroger Co. set financial records in the 2021 fiscal year and beat fourth-quarter Wall Street estimates in the process. In the fourth quarter, Kroger recorded company net earnings of $566 million,...
by Mike Duff | Mar 1, 2022 | Retail Articles
The fourth quarter saw Target Corp. post earnings that beat a Wall Street estimate although revenues fell short despite strong comparable sales. For the quarter, net earnings were $1.54 billion, or $3.21 per diluted share, versus, $1.38 billion, or $2.73 per diluted...
by Mike Duff | Feb 25, 2022 | Retail Articles
With an enriching fourth quarter, Overstock managed to beat a Wall Street earnings estimate but fell short on sales. Company net income from continuing operations in the quarter was $32.9 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, versus $23.2 million, or 48 cents per...
by Mike Duff | Feb 24, 2022 | Retail Articles
Even as it released its fourth-quarter financials, Aaron’s Co. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BrandsMart U.S.A. for $230 million in cash. The transaction, the purchaser stated, would deliver Aaron’s more than $3...
by Mike Duff | Feb 23, 2022 | Retail Articles
As part of a Wall Street beat, Lowe’s sales and earnings topped analyst estimates as the company continues developing its own-brand and fulfillment strategies, among others. For the quarter, Lowe’s posted net earnings of $1.21 billion, or $1.78 per diluted share,...
