Home Depot profits beat Street; lowers outlook on lumber deflation, tariff concernsThe Home Depot reported mixed results for its second quarter as earnings beat analysts’ estimates but sales fell short. Analysis: TJX needs to work harder to fend off rivals and inspire consumersTJX has produced a good set of second-quarter numbers with solid growth across most divisions. Urban Outfitters in mixed Q2; Free People continues to shine Urban Outfitters’ second-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates but its revenue fell short amid comp declines at its namesake and Anthropologie divisions. TJX Cos. Q2 sales disappoint TJX Cos. reported total revenue and comp sales that missed analysts estimates amid increased competition in the off-price sector. Kohl’s Q2 earnings slip but beat Street; same-store sales fall Kohl’s Corp.’s reported better than expected second-quarter earnings but its same-store sales fell for the second consecutive quarter. Avenue Stores files for bankruptcy; looking for a buyer Avenue Stores is changing its business model. Analysis: Target’s new grocery brand gives it advantage over many other grocers Over the past few years, Target has been a master of own brand development. Tailored Brands sells a division; lifts guidance Menswear giant Tailored Brands has exited the corporate dress business. Study: Over 75% of apparel, footwear will still be hit with tariffs Sept. 1 An industry group wants to set the record straight about the tariff delay supposed to protect American consumers during the holiday shopping season. Consumers grow wary as sentiment falls amid trade concerns Consumer sentiment declined in early August to its lowest level since the start of the year. First Previous 400 401 402 403 404 Next Last