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Foot Locker Q4 2017 earnings snapshot
Athletic footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker (FL) reported a loss of $49 million in the fourth quarter. The company's bottom line
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Q4 2017 earnings snapshot
J. C. Penney today reported earnings for its holiday quarter, reflecting marginal gains in sales, impacted by lower promotional activity and inventory
Old Navy keeps Gap Inc. afloat
Gap Inc. reported an 8% increase in total sales for its fourth quarter of 2017 while its same-store sales beat market expectations.
Gap Inc. Q4 2017 earnings results
Gap's sales increased 9% to $4.8 billion in the quarter with US contributing 80% to sales, helped by strong holiday sales and
Kohl’s Corporation Q4 2017 earnings results
Kohl's (KSS) reported its fourth quarter results today. Revenue improved 9.2% to $6.78 billion, and profits came in at $468 million, up
Best Buy Co. Inc. Q4 2018 earnings snapshot
Home products and electronics retailer Best Buy reported splendid holiday-quarter sales and earnings. Sales jumped 13.9% to $15.3 billion, driven by both
Dietary supplements market has great growth opportunities
Many investors stay away from pharma stocks as their research and products often tend to mirror rocket science. Also, growth is generally
Premium push: Starbucks opens first Reserve store at Seattle HQ
Coffee has always been a beverage that is appealing to all age-groups, and the recent trend of customers drifting en masse from
Macy’s makes a stellar comeback
Department store chain Macy’s has finally woken up from a sales stupor, posting a gain in sales for its fourth quarter of
Macy’s Inc: Q4 2017 Earnings Snapshot
Retailer Macy's reported strong results for the final quarter of 2017, thanks to the strong holiday sales. Macy's shares surged 10% in
No playtime for Toys R Us, shuts 200 more stores
What used to be your favorite childhood haunt is going through some slippery time. Toys R Us, a name synonymous with the
Retail war turns virtual with simulated merchandise, digital warehouses
Imagine being able to click photos of an Egyptian pyramid moments after picking your new camera from the shelves of a store
General Mills gets its fill of Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo Pet Products will now have a new home at General Mills. The consumer-foods giant plans to buy the dog-food maker
What’s in a name? More dollars and customers, feels Priceline
It is doubtful if any other business sector in the US has witnessed as much volatility in recent times as the travel
Gun-makers see ballistic pull to divest stock
The mass shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida has left the country in grief. Debates on gun control
Spilling Bean: Behind L.L.Bean’s latest returns policy revamp
“You take that back!” People are not easy to please. They will always have grievances about the food they eat, the things
Les Paul guitar-maker might face the music of bankruptcy
Gibson Brands Inc., the iconic guitar company, whose instruments have been played by legends such as Bob Marley and Jimmy Page, is
Amazon declares new perk on Whole Foods
On Tuesday, Amazon announced it would offer a 5% cashback to the holders of the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card and a
Applebee’s in hot grill, to close more restaurants
If you are a fan of Applebee’s, this is going to disappoint you. Applebee’s is planning to close 60 to 80 locations
Walmart Stores Inc. Q4 2018 earnings snapshot
Retail giant Walmart, which is planning to invest in Flipkart, an India-based e-commerce company, reported its fourth quarter 2018 results on Tuesday.