Tractor Supply Company reported a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2018, with both net sales and income growing.
For the 2018 fiscal year, Amazon.com earnings surpassed $10 billion and sales gained by almost a third as the company continued to build the smart home, delivery and pickup elements of its retail operations.
Lowe’s recently discussed its strategic priorities and near- and long-term financial targets at its 2018 analyst and investor conference.
With fourth quarter profits exceeding Wall Street expectations, Walgreens Boots Alliance touted gains for both the period and the fiscal year despite weak U.S. retail comps.
It was an active fourth quarter and fiscal year for Rite Aid, with the retailer selling some of its stores to Walgreens and forming a pending merger deal with Albertsons.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlets surpassed $1 billion in sales during its record fiscal year.
After reporting a net loss in the fourth quarter, Overstock said it will ramp up its online growth strategy to compete with rivals such as Wayfair.
Kirkland’s reported positive fourth quarter and fiscal year sales as the retailer continues to boost its omnichannel initiatives.
Driven by strong comparable store sales, Burlington Stores boosted its sales in both the fourth quarter and fiscal year.
Fourth quarter financial results for Big Lots were a mixed bag as overall sales grew but comparable store sales were off slightly.
Kroger’s earnings surged in its fourth quarter, benefiting from the tax reform, as the supermarket retailer continued to ramp up its Restock Kroger investments and initiatives.
Fourth quarter revenue in the Hamilton Beach Brands division of Hamilton Beach was up as the company cited growth in the U.S. consumer and international markets along with positive results in the commercial segment as key drivers.
While below Wall Street estimates, Dollar Tree produced positive fourth quarter and fiscal year results, with sales increasing and earnings benefiting from the government tax reform.
Best Buy posted strong comparable sales growth in the fourth quarter.
As the Nordstrom family explores a going private transaction, the department store retailer reported a rise in fourth quarter sales while earnings were impacted by the tax reform.
Comparable store sales increased for Publix in the fourth quarter, while earnings received a windfall from the recent tax reform act.
Libbey reported a rise in sales in the fourth quarter, although its net loss widened.
Kohl’s net sales and income climbed in the fourth quarter and fiscal year, as the department store retailer posted strong comps in the holiday season.
Kirkland’s has reported in-store and online sales growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year.
A strong home improvement market propelled the Home Depot’s robust fourth quarter and fiscal year results.