44% of Americans willing to take on debt for post-pandemic spendingMany Americans plan to cut loose with money and treat themselves during the second half of 2021 — even if it means going into debt to do it. Chico’s narrows loss, sales rise 38%; cites ‘extraordinary’ growth at SomaChico’s FAS reported first-quarter sales that beat expectations amid a strong performance by its intimates brand, Soma, and improvements at its namesake and White House | Black Market banners. Torrid files for IPO Torrid Holdings Inc. has resumed its plans to go public. Study: COVID-19 recovery impacts shopping behavior As consumers receive vaccinations and enter the “new normal,” everything from how often they visit the store to what products they buy is changing. Staples makes $1 billion bid to buy consumer businesses of Office Depot owner Will the third time be the charm for Staples? 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. Costco sales jump 24% in May Costco Wholesale Corp. racked up healthy sales gains in May as more consumers return to stores. 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. 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. First Previous 269 270 271 272 273 Next Last
