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TJX Q3 profit rises, forecasts falls short
Framingham, Mass. -- TJX Cos. reported Tuesday that net income for the quarter ended Oct. 27 rose to $461.5 million, from $406.5 million last year.
Sales rose 10.7% to $6.41 billion; same-store sales climbed 7%.
The parent to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls said it expects same-store sales during the holiday quarter to be flat to up 2%. -
Dick's Sporting Goods Q3 profit jumps 21%
Pittsburgh -- Dick's Sporting Goods reported Tuesday that net income for the quarter ended Oct. 27 surged 21% to $50.1 million, compared with $41.5 million in the same period last year. The retailer cited strong online sales for the improved performance.
Revenue rose 11% to $1.31 billion, just edging Wall Street’s expected $1.3 billion, and same-store sales rose 5.1%. Online sales soared 46.7% in the quarter, comprised of a 3.9% jump at namesake stores and a 2.3% increase at Golf Galaxy.