Retail industry
Peloton shares hit all-time low as pressure mounts under new CEO Barry McCarthy
In this photo illustration the Peloton Interactive logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Peloton Interactive shares tumbled to an all-time low Friday as investors lose hope that the connected fitness equipment maker can turn itself around and post a profit, even under a new chief executive officer. […]
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DSW is testing a store layout that puts the spotlight on brands like Adidas, Crocs and Birkenstock
DSW debuts a new smaller store. Source: DSW DSW is trying out a new store look and layout at a location opening this weekend in Houston, in an attempt to focus customers’ attention on key brands. It will feature shops-in-shops for national brands like Adidas, Brooks, Birkenstocks and Crocs, as well as Vince Camuto and […]
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Best Buy, known for selling TVs and smartphones, expands into beauty gadgets and patio furniture
Electric bikes. Patio furniture. Beauty gadgets. Best Buy is adding merchandise that might surprise shoppers who typically think of its stores and website as a place to buy smartphones, laptops and TVs. The company said Friday it has begun to carry about 100 skin-care devices, including a facial steamer and at-home tool for microdermabrasion, at […]
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Under Armour stock falls as company offers weak guidance, posts unexpected loss
The interior of an Under Armour store is seen on November 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Under Armour on Friday reported an unexpected loss and sales below analysts’ estimates as the company grappled with global supply chain challenges and Covid lockdowns in China. The athletic apparel retailer also issued guidance […]
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Piper Sandler downgrades Wayfair, says stock is ‘too tough to defend’
Wayfair is becoming “too tough to defend” as the company continues to burn through cash, Piper Sandler said. Source
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Sweetgreen losses widen despite 67% jump in quarterly sales
A Sweetgreen banner on the NYSE, November 18, 2021. Source: NYSE Sweetgreen on Thursday reported widening losses for its first quarter, but sales jumped 67% as workers returned to their offices and resumed their old lunchtime routines. Shares of the company rose more than 5% in extended trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with […]
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Wayfair loses customers and money in a messy quarter, announces its CFO will retire
Niraj Shah, CEO, Wayfair Ashlee Espinal | CNBC Wayfair shares tumbled 26% Thursday after the online furniture retailer reported larger-than-expected losses in the first quarter as shoppers scaled back their spending on the home category. Wayfair also announced its chief financial officer, Michael Fleisher, is set to retire early next year. Kate Gulliver, current chief […]
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E-commerce stocks plummet as consumers pull back online spending
The Etsy website Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shoppers are eager to head back to brick-and-mortar stores, while inflation is stoking fears that consumers are pulling back their spending on some items to still afford the essentials. That combination spells bad news for many e-commerce focused retailers, and their stocks tumbled amid a […]
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Bath & Body Works CEO Andrew Meslow to step down due to health reasons
Pedestrians walk past a Bath & Body Works store. Craig Warga | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bath & Body Works Chief Executive Officer Andrew Meslow is resigning from his role due to health reasons, the retailer announced Thursday in a securities filing. Meslow will also be leaving his position as a member of Bath & […]
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Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as China weighs on KFC, Pizza Hut sales
Vehicles wait in line at the drive through lane of a Yum! Brands Inc. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Taco Bell restaurant in Lockport, Illinois, U.S. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as lockdowns in China weighed on sales. Here’s what the company […]
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