FINANCE

While two major holiday e-commerce indices agree that online Black Friday sales broke records, they split over just how much consumers spent.

Nordstrom Inc. was not immune to the softening customer demand that has hit other retailers as it reported declines in both its top and bottom lines for the third quarter. 

A robust Cyber Monday is expected to help counteract weaker online holiday shopping performance during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Best Buy reported top and bottom-line third-quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations.

Dick’s Sporting Goods maintained momentum in its third quarter, reporting better-than-expected third-quarter profit and revenue and an unexpected increase in comparable store sales. 

Abercrombie & Fitch reported profit and sales declines but still beat Wall Street expectations as its namesake division continues to post impressive gains.

American Eagle Outfitters reported a big dip in its third-quarter earnings but sounded a confident note about its actions to manage its inventory.

A new survey from Deloitte reveals what retailers can expect from shoppers between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.