FINANCE

The TJX Companies made a strong showing in the second quarter with sales and profits that best analysts’ estimates even as some of its international stores were temporarily closed due to the pandemic. 

Lowe’s Cos. reported a better-than-expected quarter, helped by a big uptick in sales from its home professional customer (“Pro”) base.

As of mid-June, the percentage of omnichannel sales represented by in-store purchases has hit a high point for 2021.

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The Home Depot second-quarter profits and sales topped estimates even as fewer people shopped its stores. 

Retail sales slowed in July as retailers continued to face supply chain disruptions and consumers shifted some spending.

Walmart Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales as shoppers returned to its stores and the retailed gained market share in grocery.

Walgreens has launched two cobranded credit cards that offer cashback rewards to consumers for making healthy purchases.