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A win-win deal: Walmart and FedEx join hands to ease logistics bottlenecks
In today’s multichannel retailing environment, the key to retaining customers is maximum convenience and competitive prices. Over the years, Walmart (WMT) has
Macy’s rolls out a new app and in-store technology features
Department store giant Macy’s (M) is working towards fixing one of the biggest issue customers face while shopping – the complicated checkout
Bankruptcies in 2018 – how many more to drown in red ink?
“No matter how big a company is, one has to always look at business basics.” - Tarun Sharma, CEO, BMC Software India. Also,
The eBay bull is capable of charging at bearish hurdles
eBay (EBAY) is one company that often gets underplayed in retail industry discussions. While it stays safe from most of the challenges
Tiffany earnings lose its shine as stock dips on soft outlook
Continuing its recovery from an acute phase of fiscal performance, jeweler Tiffany & Co. (TIF) reported strong revenues and pre-tax profit in
Revlon reports declining sales; net loss widens
Cosmetics company Revlon (REV) reported declines in top and bottom line results, primarily hurt by steep fall in sales in North America.
Blue Apron looks to retail stores as competition eats into margins
When food company Blue Apron launched its ready-to-cook meal service, the key strategy was to avoid middlemen while delivering the recipes. Customers
Perry Ellis reports double digit sales growth
Fashion brand Perry Ellis (PERY) reported double digit growth in its fourth quarter sales, primarily fueled by high margin core brands and
After Ford, Nike suffers from behavioral hiccups
[caption id="attachment_1932" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Image Courtesy: Pixabay)[/caption] Almost a month after Ford (F) saw the departure of a top executive with over
Tiffany & Co: Q4 2017 snapshot
High-end fine jewelry retailer Tiffany (TIF) reported stellar sales for the holiday quarter jumping 8.5% year-over-year to $1.33 billion, driven by a
Dollar General rises after upbeat forecast and higher same-store sales
Earnings of discount retailer Dollar General (DG) climbed 76.5% in the final quarter of 2017, helped by the benefit from the tax
Genesco profits jump 20% in Q4
Genesco (GCO) swung back to profit in the fourth quarter after being in red in the last two quarters. Profits improved 20%
Unilever ditches London for Rotterdam
In a major setback for the UK government, Unilever plc (UL) said it is planning to consolidate its headquarters in the city
Inertia won’t carry Shopify far
Newton’s laws of motion don’t apply to stock movements, although one wishes it did. A big bang occurred on May 21, 2015,
Dollar General Reports Solid Q4 Same Store Sales and Outlook
Dollar General (DG) reported strong earnings results for the fourth quarter, with upbeat outlook for fiscal year 2018. Net sales grew marginally
Lower car sales drag February retail sales to negative territory
Reflecting the underlying weakness in private consumption and allaying fears of aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, retail sales dipped further
Kroger expands delivery coverage area via Instacart
Ever since Amazon struck a deal with Whole Foods Market, retail stocks have been faltering. But Cincinnati-based Kroger simply refuses to give
Adidas Ag: Q4 2017 earnings snapshot
Shoemaker Adidas announced fourth quarter results today with a 12.2% spike in sales, with operating profit more than tripling for the quarter
Walmart takes a fresh jab at Amazon with grocery delivery
[caption id="attachment_1743" align="alignright" width="300"] (Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons)[/caption] Walmart is making its next move in the grocery space. The retailer is looking
DICK’S Sporting Goods: Q4 2017 earnings results
Sporting goods retailer Dick's Sporting Goods today reported a spike in its top and bottom line numbers, driven by tax gains and