Strong Demand Drives Big Lots Comps
Big Lots said it has seen a continuation of the strong demand that began in mid-April, with quarter-to-date comparable sales through fiscal June increasing well ahead of expectations.
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Sally Beauty Q2 Sales Impacted By Pandemic
Sally Beauty reported a sales decline in the second quarter, pointing to the coronavirus pandemic leading to the temporary shutdown of virtually all of its global stores.
Spectrum Brands Strengthens Position In Solid Q2
Despite some effects from the coronavirus pandemic on the marketplace, Spectrum Brands posted solid results in its second quarter with its personal care and small appliances division showing strong net sales growth.
Walgreens Navigates Changes As Q2 U.S. Retail Comp Gains
In the second quarter, Walgreens retail sales in the U.S. edged up as the company prepared for the spread of COVID-19 to the country.
The Container Store Delivers Solid Q2
The Container Store delivered a solid second quarter ended September 28, 2019, as the storage and organization retailer continued to grow its Custom Closets business.
Albertsons Gains Momentum In Q2
Albertsons gained momentum in its second quarter, with solid gains in net income and identical store sales.
Housewares, Beauty Drive Helen Of Troy Q2 Revenue Growth
Second quarter consolidated revenue at Helen of Troy increased 5.2% as revenue growth in the company’s Housewares division and Beauty division offset a decline in the Health & Home division.
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 60 Stores As Q2 Sales Decline
Bed Bath & Beyond has reported mixed second quarter results, including the closure of 60 stores, asserting that its turnaround initiatives have improved its financial condition. However, questions remain over when the retailer will select its new CEO and if any significant assets will be divested.
Pier 1 Imports Under Pressure In Q2 As Comps Fall
Pier 1 Imports remained under pressure in the second quarter, with sales decreasing and a wider net loss, as the retailer looked to reset fall assortments and make progress on its 2020 action plan.
Rite Aid Reports Net Loss In Q2
With a new CEO now at the helm, Rite Aid reported a net loss as revenues fell short in the second quarter.
Business Transformation Hits Sears Hometown & Outlet Q2
Sears Hometown & Outlet is undergoing a thorough business transformation, and that had an impact on its second quarter financial results, which included separating the outlet segment results, which now are considered discontinued operations.
Solid Comps Drive Burlington Q2
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores recently reported a solid second quarter performance, with results driven by a 3.8% comparable store sales increase.
Hudson’s Bay Sharpens Focus As Q2 Loss Grows
Hudson’s Bay put a positive spin on its second quarter, although its net loss increased, with the department store retailer highlighting the performance of Saks and Saks Off 5th as it works to improve business operations.
Kroger Q2 Gains Traction
Kroger gained some traction in the second quarter with its transformation efforts, with identical stores sales helping to drive adjusted earnings higher.
RH Raises Fiscal Year Guidance After Strong Q2
Following a strong second quarter when RH reported double-digit sales increases, the home specialty retailer has raised its sales forecast for the remainder of the year.
Comps Tumble As Kirkland’s Posts Bigger Q2 Loss
Kirkland’s has had a rough summer, with comps down double digits and net loss up.
New Stores Boost At Home Q2 Sales
New stores drove At Home sales in the second quarter even as adjusted earnings declined, if not as much as Wall Street expected.
Michaels Q2 Gains With Narrow Comp Advance
The second quarter saw Michaels eke through comp and earnings gains but top a Wall Street earnings estimate.
Conn’s Boosts Q2 Earnings
As it looks forward to putting the financial effects of Hurricane Harvey behind it, Conn’s reported second quarter earnings gains.
Big Lots Positions For Growth After Solid Q2
Big Lots beat a Wall Street estimate even as second quarter earnings slipped year over year amid a strategic repositioning that includes store changes and while enduring tariff effects.