Walmart is betting that some consumers—particularly busy parents—are willing to pay a monthly fee for the ability to shop (and receive product recommendations) via text messaging.
Dick’s Sporting Goods posted a strong first quarter performance despite the predictions of guns rights advocates who said the chain’s restrictions on the sales of firearms would impact its business.
J. Crew Group took a big bite out of its loss in the first quarter thanks to the strong performance of its Madewell brand. But its namesake banner continues to struggle.