Apparel Retail
Victoria’s Secret quarterly profit beats Wall Street estimates in spite of challenging backdrop
Shoppers are seen inside a shopping mall in Bethesda, Maryland on February 17, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Victoria’s Secret reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, but warned that the retail environment will continue to be challenging into the second half of this year. The Ohio-based lingerie […]
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Glam makeup and dressing up are back – and that’s benefiting retailers like Macy’s and Ulta
A Nordstrom employee fixes a floral dress on a mannequin in one of the retailer’s department stores. Ben Nelms | Bloomberg | Getty Images Out with sweatpants, in with blazers, lipstick and eye-popping prints on dresses. Americans are sprucing up their wardrobes and spending more on dressier clothing, makeup and accessories as they start going […]
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Macy’s stock surges as company raises 2022 profit outlook despite uncertain retail landscape
A person walks past a Macys store in Hyattsville, Maryland, on February 22, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Macy’s on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profits and sales ahead of analysts’ expectations, as shoppers returned to malls to shop for new outfits, luggage and luxury goods in spite of decades-high inflation that has […]
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Buy Lululemon as the athleisure brand is well-positioned to ride a recession and shares are cheap, Morgan Stanley says
While the macro environment is looking murky for many apparel retailers, Lululemon is better-positioned than some of its peers to weather the storm, Morgan Stanley said Thursday. Analyst Kimberly Greenberger upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight, saying in a note to clients that risks are already priced into the athleisure brand. She added […]
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Dick’s Sporting Goods shares sink after retailer cuts outlook for the year, joining broader retail trend
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store stands in Staten Island on March 09, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods on Wednesday reported results for its fiscal first quarter that topped Wall Street’s expectations, as shoppers spent money on golf clubs, soccer gear and athletic apparel from brands like Nike […]
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Nordstrom raises full-year outlook as first-quarter sales top expectations
Nordstrom on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter sales ahead of analysts’ expectations and hiked its full-year outlook, citing momentum in the business as shoppers visited the company’s department stores to refresh their closets with designer brands and shoes. Nordstrom now sees fiscal 2022 revenue, including credit card sales, up 6% to 8%, compared with a prior […]
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Allbirds to start selling its shoes in select Nordstrom department stores
Nordstrom signage outside one of the company’s full-line department stores. Tim Boyle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Allbirds will start selling its shoes in select Nordstrom department stores next month, the companies announced Tuesday, as the sneaker brand seeks tie-ups with other retailers to broaden its reach and post a profit. Starting June […]
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Kohl’s says final sale bids expected in coming weeks; retailer slashes full-year outlook after earnings miss
Customers leave a Kohl’s store on November 12, 2015 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Kohl’s on Thursday said final and fully-financed bids from potential buyers are expected in the coming weeks, as the retailer faces heightened pressure from activists to sell. Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass said […]
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Here’s what Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s tell us about the state of the American consumer
How well is the American consumer holding up against sky-high inflation? It depends on whom you ask. Four major retailers — Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s — reported quarterly financial results this week, and they each offered a different perspective on where and how people are spending their money. Walmart said some of its […]
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Global fund manager explains why he loves these 2 retail stocks right now
Pella Funds Management’s Jordan Cvetanovski has named two retail stocks he says stand out and are likely to ride out the current market volatility. Cvetanovski, chairman, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at Pella, named U.S. discount store Dollar General and U.K.-based apparel retailer JD Sports as picks during CNBC Pro Talks . While shoppers […]
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