FINANCE

Kohl’s Corp. sales continued to fall in the fourth quarter even as its income more than doubled.

A brief inflationary cooling period in January appears to be over.

Costco Wholesale Corp. maintained momentum during its holiday quarter with better-than-expected earnings and sales fueled by strong consumer demand in-store and online.

The parent company of Journeys, Johnston & Murphy and Schuh ended its fiscal year on an upbeat note, notching its sixth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth.

Gap Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales gains across its three biggest brands — led by its revitalized namesake banner — and its eighth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.

Victoria’s Secret & Co. showed growing momentum in its fourth quarter with better-than-expected earnings and sales.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter driven by skyrocketing same-store sales at its Aerie division.

Bath & Body Works reported fourth-quarter results as it works to transform itself from a specialty retailer to a “premier global brand.”