Dillard’s Q2 loss widens; to close three storesDepartment stores woes continued as Dillard’s posted a much wider second-quarter loss than expected. Retail sales surprise in JulyConsumer spending remained robust in July as sales beat expectations. Walmart beats Street, ups outlook amid higher U.S. sales, online grocery growth Walmart posted its 20th consecutive quarter of U.S. sales gains in its second quarter, along with a top and bottom line that topped analysts’ expectations. Mall-based candy retailer files for bankruptcy; locked out of some stores Things are not so sweet these days for Lolli & Pops. J.C. Penney narrows loss but sales fall; opening in-store resale shops J.C. Penney on Thursday reported mixed results for its second quarter, cutting its loss by more than half even as its sales continued to erode. Tapestry Q4 revenue misses amid continuing weakness at Kate Spade Don’t look for Tapestry to make any acquisitions in the near future. Analysis: Next six months critical to J.C. Penney survival J.C. Penney has served up another slice of gloom with an incredibly bad set of sales numbers. Analysis: Walmart remains a retail winner with good news on top and bottom line This time last year, amid a mini-consumer boom, Walmart posted comparable sales growth of 4.5% in the U.S. Rent-A-Center completes purchase of online competitor Rent-A-Center has completed a deal designed to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Analysis: One of Macy’s biggest problems is ‘terrible’ store environment The latest set of results from Macy’s do not paint a picture of an innovative company forging ahead. First Previous 401 402 403 404 405 Next Last