Ulta Beauty posts strong year as quarterly, annual sales soarUlta Beauty turned in better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue as its sales jumped higher consumer confidence, government stimulus payments and the easing of COVD-19 restrictions. eBay debuts digital wallet; eyes revenue growth, secure storageeBay is launching its first-ever digital wallet as it forecasts financial growth in the next two years and reveals plans for a massive storage facility. Southeastern Grocers to continue store expansion in Florida Southeastern Grocers’ expansion in the Sunshine State will continue next year. Genesco finishes year strong and swings to full-year profit Genesco Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded pre-pandemic levels amid a strong holiday season. Walgreens enables cash bill payments at stores Walgreens is expanding its financial services portfolio. Spending momentum rebounds in February, fueled by older Americans Consumer spending resumed its robust pace of expansion in February amid declining COVID-19 case counts. Online inflation hits record high; apparel has highest rise February marked the 21st consecutive month of online inflation. Amazon shuts out Russia; Burger King halts support to Russian franchises Amazon customers in Russia have been cut off from the e-commerce giant amid their country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. McDonald’s reveals cost of Russian closures; other brands follow its lead to pause Several brands have decided to temporarily halt their operations in Russia in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden to regulate cryptocurrency in U.S. The federal government is creating a policy to oversee how cryptocurrency is used in the U.S. Pilot Company launches $1 billion initiative to remodel stores nationwide Pilot Company is giving its locations a complete overhaul — inside and out. Express swings to Q4 profit; expects momentum to continue in 2022 Express’ fourth-quarter net sales jumped 38.2% to $595 million. First Previous 219 220 221 222 223 Next Last