Staples makes $1 billion bid to buy consumer businesses of Office Depot ownerWill the third time be the charm for Staples? Study: COVID-19 recovery impacts shopping behaviorAs consumers receive vaccinations and enter the “new normal,” everything from how often they visit the store to what products they buy is changing. Costco sales jump 24% in May Costco Wholesale Corp. racked up healthy sales gains in May as more consumers return to stores. Five Below Q1 tops expectations; on track to open 170 to 180 stores Five Below got off to a strong start in fiscal 2021, with sales and earnings that topped analysts’ expectations. Lululemon sales jump amid rebound in store traffic; opening 45 to 55 stores Lululemon Athletica reported a strong first quarter as shoppers returned to its stores and its online business continued to grow. Express narrows loss; to expand smaller-store format Express Inc. topped first-quarter expectations and said its second-quarter store sales to date are exceeding 2019 levels on a comparable basis. Amazon ranked as No. 1 investor in America Amazon is receiving credit for its progressive approach to domestic investment as it takes a forward-looking view of employees’ personal cannabis use. Etsy in $1.6 billion deal to buy fashion reseller Depop Etsy is betting big on the booming secondhand fashion market and Gen Z shoppers. Krispy Kreme details IPO plans Krispy Kreme Inc. is going public for the second time. Ulta Beauty sales soar; earnings, revenue exceed pre-pandemic levels Ulta Beauty started the year strong as sales jumped 65%, fueled by rising consumer confidence, stimulus checks, the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and returning store shoppers. Big Lots crushes estimates amid strong sales; opening 50 to 60 stores Big Lots Inc. reported better-than-expected sales and earnings for its first quarter despite “significant supply chain and freight headwinds.” Gap turnaround gaining traction Gap Inc.’s turnaround efforts appear to be gaining ground based on its first-quarter results. First Previous 230 231 232 233 234 Next Last
