Qurate Sales Gain In Mostly Positive Q2
Despite enduring increased costs, Qurate made gains in the coronavirus-stricken second quarter although not quite up to Wall Street expectations.
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Rent-A-Center Posts Solid Second Quarter
In a solid second quarter, Rent-A-Center managed its business through the challenges of the pandemic to meet changing consumer lifestyle preferences.
Sally Beauty Faces Headwinds In Q3
Sally Beauty faced several headwinds during its third quarter, as the retailer dealt with the coronavirus pandemic and the temporary shutdown of stores.
Hamilton Beach Boosts Q2 Appliance Sales
In the U.S. consumer market, appliance demand surged during the second quarter as consumers continued to stay home and cook more during the pandemic, Hamilton Beach noted.
Costco Sales Stay Hot In July
Costco kept rolling through fiscal July, demonstrating that consumers continue to look for it as a resource to help them cope with COVID-19 pandemic-related circumstances.
CVS Navigates COVID-19 Disruptions To Q2 Gains
CVS Health posted significant second quarter gains, although the retail division experienced a bit of coronavirus-associated drag on operating income.
Strong Demand Drives Lifetime Brands Q2 Sales Growth
Lifetime Brands has reported an increase in second quarter sales, driven by market demand for housewares categories including kitchen tools and gadgets, bakeware, barware and cutlery.
Wayfair Powers Through Q2 As Sales, Income Soar
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayfair turned a second quarter profit as sales soared.
Publix Propels Sales Growth In Q2
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic propelled Publix in the second quarter, as net sales and net earnings rose substantially.
Home Essentials Drive Spectrum Brands In Q3
While its overall net sales decreased, the home and personal care category was a bright spot during Spectrum Brands’ third quarter.
Newell Brands Encouraged By Q2 Improvement
During the second quarter of 2020, Newell Brands continued to experience COVID-19 related disruption to its business. However, the company said it saw top line improvement throughout the quarter, and its appliances and cookware segment remained relatively steady and saw an increase in core sales during the quarter.
Homebound Consumers Fuel Amazon’s Soaring Sales In Q2
Homebound consumers continued to fuel soaring sales during Amazon’s second quarter ended June 30.
eBay Gains Q2 Sales Momentum
The second quarter was generous to eBay both in terms of sales and merchandise moved, not to mention profits.
Overstock Q2 Sales Jump
In a market impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Overstock gained substantially in the second quarter as consumers turned to it for a range of products including home furnishings.
At Home Positioned For Growth After Strong Q2
At Home said it is emerging from the pandemic in a healthy position, reporting certain preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter ended July 25 including a comparable store sales increase of approximately 42%.
The Container Store Sales Decline In Q1
The coronavirus pandemic and associated temporary store shutdowns impacted The Container Store’s first quarter, as the storage and organization retailer reported a sales decline. The company also named a new chief financial officer.
Albertsons Earnings Jump In Q1
Consumers turning to Albertsons during the COVID-19 pandemic boosted the supermarket operator’s first quarter sales and earnings.
Hamilton Beach Navigates Pandemic Through Q1
In a first quarter impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Hamilton Beach saw its sales pick up momentum and then slow later in the quarter, but still reported that overall the U.S. consumer market drove results.
Coronavirus-Related Demand Accelerates Tractor Supply Q2
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted consumers to tap Tractor Supply for key needs both in-store and online, substantially augmenting second quarter sales and earnings.
Ollie’s Strengthens Sales In Q2
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has provided its outlook for the second quarter ending August 1, 2020, pointing to strong sales and its ability to keep pace with a surge in demand.