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- 6/4/2026
C-Suite Moves: May update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in May, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.) - 6/4/2026
Lululemon profit falls; cuts outlook citing disappointing product, bad buzz
Lululemon Athletica’s first-quarter profit declined as it dealt with several challenges, including disappointing product launches, “negative commentary in the media” and its ongoing sales slump in its biggest market. - 6/3/2026
Five Below sales soar 32.5%; opening 50 stores in Q2
Five Below reported an impressive first quarter that exceeded top-and bottom-line estimates as it continued its aggressive expansion. - 6/3/2026
Citi Trends to open 25 stores, remodel 50; momentum continues in Q1
Citi Trends reported a strong first quarter as sales rose 14.4% amid increased customer demand. - 6/2/2026
Destination XL calls off merger with FullBeauty
Destination XL Group has changed course — at least for the time being. - 6/2/2026
Survey: Clothing tops most returned categories in online purchases
When it comes to online purchases, shoppers are much more apt to return items in certain categories than others. - 6/2/2026
Ulta Beauty to open Times Square flagship; Q1 sales, earnings beat Street
Ulta Beauty raised its full-year earnings outlook on the heels of a strong first quarter with earnings and revenue ahead of expectations amid growth across all its channels and major categories. - 6/2/2026
Macy’s posts strongest comp sales performance in four years as Q1 tops Street
Macy’s Inc. came out of the gate running in the first quarter with sales increases across its nameplates, led by a surging Bloomingdale’s, as its turnaround continues to build. - 6/1/2026
Victoria’s Secret in knockout quarter as sales surge 15%; lifts outlook
Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported a strong start to the year, with double-digit revenue growth across its divisions and its fourth consecutive quarter of positive comps. - 5/28/2026
Gap Q1 brand sales skyrocket as Old Navy disappoints
Gap Inc. delivered its ninth consecutive quarter of positive comp sales as a strong performance by its namesake brand helped offset sluggish sales at its largest banner, Old Navy.