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Tailored Brands’ Q2 earnings top Street; to halt dividend
Tailored Brands, the owner of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank and other brands, reported mixed second-quarter results and issued guidance that suggests the company is expecting a tough third quarter.
Analysis: Kroger rebounds but grocery sector not a happy place in retail
Over the past year, Kroger has been in something of a funk with a string of weak sales numbers and a run of declining profits.

Kroger’s Q2 earnings beat Street; digital sales surge

Kroger Co. reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations amid surging digital sales as its grocery delivery service continues to gain momentum.
Gap Inc. to grow Athleta, Janie & Jack globally via franchising

Gap Inc. is expanding its already robust franchise business with the addition of two brands.
RH tops Q2 estimates; to accelerate expansion

The retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware beat expectations for its second quarter as its expressed confidence in a strategy that is focused largely on experiential brick-and-mortar.
Fred’s liquidation moves forward

Fred’s has been given the approval for an asset disposition specialist to advise on store closing sales at its remaining locations.
Report: Tariffs taking toll on U.S. businesses, consumers — and labor market

Tariffs cost American business and consumers $6.8 billion in July, the highest monthly total in U.S. history.
Neighborhood Goods expanding; raises $11 million in funding

Neighborhood Goods is expanding its department store of the future concept.
Fred’s to liquidate; closing all stores in 60 days

Fred’s efforts to restructure and turnaround its business have failed.
Vitamin Shoppe gets competing buyout bid

Another suitor has emerged for Vitamin Shoppe.
NPD: The categories that will be most impacted by tariff increases are…

Products that consumers view as a “nice to have” but not a “necessity” are in for the biggest hit from the tariff increases.
Genesco’s Q2 earnings crush Street as Journeys continues to gain momentum

Footwear retailer Genesco Inc. reported second-quarter earnings and same-store sales that topped Street estimates, fueled by strong back-to-school sales at its teen-fave brand, Journeys.

Tailored Brands’ Q2 earnings top Street; to halt dividend

Analysis: Kroger rebounds but grocery sector not a happy place in retail

Kroger’s Q2 earnings beat Street; digital sales surge

Gap Inc. to grow Athleta, Janie & Jack globally via franchising

RH tops Q2 estimates; to accelerate expansion

Fred’s liquidation moves forward

Report: Tariffs taking toll on U.S. businesses, consumers — and labor market

Neighborhood Goods expanding; raises $11 million in funding

Fred’s to liquidate; closing all stores in 60 days

Vitamin Shoppe gets competing buyout bid

NPD: The categories that will be most impacted by tariff increases are…

Genesco’s Q2 earnings crush Street as Journeys continues to gain momentum