Finance & Capital Management

Walmart Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations amid COVID-related costs and ongoing investments in e-commerce and cautioned that it expects sales to be moderate this year.

Chicken Salad Chick is growing its footprint in Indiana.

Foot Locker is increasing its capital expenditures for 2021 to a pre-COVID level.

Tractor Supply Company is expanding its footprint in the Midwest through an acquisition.

Century 21 plans to relaunch in summer — outside of the United States.

Retail spending rose well ahead of expectations in January, boosted by a new round of stimulus checks.

CVS Health Corp. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and revenues amid a rise in pharmacy sales and forecast a strong year ahead.