Making the Most of a Reduced Maintenance StaffThe skilled worker shortage, or “skills gap,” is a trend affecting a number of industries and business verticals, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. CEO turnover at record highChief executives across industries are leaving their posts at record rates. Lululemon runs strong on brand power and great product Although some retailers lost momentum in the third quarter, Lululemon firmly bucked the trend and continued its run of strong growth unabated. Lululemon has healthy Q3 Lululemon Athletica Inc. saw double-digit increases in sales and earnings during the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The Children’s Place plans Gymboree relaunch, misses Street with Q3 sales The Children’s Place will bring back Gymboree across channels in 2020. American Eagle grows Q3 revenue as EPS stays flat Markdowns affected American Eagle Outfitters Inc. earnings per share (EPS) in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 even as sales hit a record. NRF: Organized retail crime on the up Not every growing retail trend is a positive one. Mac Naughton is out as Dollar Tree shuffles senior leadership Dollar Tree Inc. has promoted three C-level executives and the president of its Family Dollar brand is leaving. Home Depot expects single-digit total sales increase for 2020 The Home Depot is heading into fiscal 2020 expecting year-over-year improvement in its rate of total sales growth. No rebound for GameStop in Q3 GameStop Corp. got no relief in its third quarter with sales and earnings that fell well short of analysts’ expectations. Same-store sales plunged 23.2%. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet names CEO; Q3 profit, sales beat Street Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has tapped a company veteran as chief executive. Acosta report highlights effect of tariffs on grocery shoppers, retailers The U.S. tariffs imposed on China have already cost the average American household $600 per year. First Previous 422 423 424 425 426 Next Last