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Value-seeking consumers helped The TJX Cos. blow past Street estimates in its second quarter, with the chain posting strong sales increases across its divisions.

With healthy uplifts on both the top and bottom lines, Kohl's continues its run of good performance.

Kohl’s Corp. exceeded analysts’ sales and earnings estimates for its second quarter led by strong apparel and footwear sales.

Walmart is partnering with a health insurer to expand access to, and lower costs of, over-the-counter medications and other related items for older consumers.

Walmart has completed the largest acquisition in its history — and gained more firepower in its fight against Amazon.

Zoës Kitchen is being acquired in a deal that will create the nation’s largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category.

Nordstrom has bucked the gloom associated with other department stores and has posted a strong set of second quarter numbers.

Consumer sentiment dipped in August amid concern about rising prices.

Nordstrom was firing on all cylinders in its second quarter, fueled by strong gains in digital sales and robust traffic at its off-price and regular-price stores.

Executives from The Home Depot described the makings of a $30.5 billion quarter on the company’s earnings call this week.