Walmart runs strong in Q2, fueled by surging grocery, online salesWalmart blew past Street expectations and raised its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter as it continued to win over shoppers —both in-store and online. Consumers plan to spend less, shop earlier this holiday seasonHoliday shoppers will be on the lookout for more discounts and sales this year than last. TJX Companies profit, sales surge amid strong customer traffic; raises outlook Customers are not pulling back spending at off-price giant TJX Companies, which reported second-quarter gains across all its divisions. Aldi making 400-store acquisition Aldi is making a big Southeast-focused acquisition. Target Q2 profit jumps but sales fall as consumers pull back; cuts guidance Target Corp. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings but its sales fell short as consumers continue to pull back on nonessential spending. Retail sales jump in July amid Prime Day and other special ‘deal days’ After slowing retail growth, sales got a midsummer boost amid multiple promotions by retailers, including Amazon’s Prime Day mega-event. Circana: General merchandise spending — in dollars and units — down in July, August Retailers can expect a delayed back-to-school shopping season as shifts in consumer spending are affecting what, when and if consumers make purchases. Convenience-store retailers report higher sales year-to-date The nation’s C-store industry is heading into the last five months of the year with momentum. Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America Casey’s General Stores is expanding its footprint in the South via an acquisition. How early is holiday shopping starting this year? A new survey reveals when most consumers plan to commence making holiday purchases — and where. First Previous 67 68 69 70 71 Next Last
