Target stock soars on heels of blowout quarter; raises outlookTarget Corp. hits the bull's eye in its second quarter, with results that beat the Street on nearly every metric as the retailer’s investments in its stores, online channel and private brands continue to reap benefits. At Home Group continues retail store expansionAt Home Group Inc. is adding three new locations to its growing national portfolio. Analysis: Store remodels a ‘vital component’ of Target’s success story With both Target and Walmart producing good sets of numbers, the middle American consumer is clearly alive and well. Walmart chief marketer to leave; former Target exec to fill in on interim basis Walmart U.S. is on the hunt for a new chief marketing officer. TJX Cos. Q2 sales disappoint TJX Cos. reported total revenue and comp sales that missed analysts estimates amid increased competition in the off-price sector. Barnes & Noble tops list of 10 most reputable U.S. retailers The nation’s largest bookseller may be struggling financially, but it’s tops when it comes to making an emotional connection with consumers. Traffic at Lowe’s and Home Depot rose more than 35% in Q2 If heavy shopping at D-I-Y stores is still an indicator of a strong economy, prognosticators of a downturn may want to re-adjust their predictions. Kohl’s Q2 earnings slip but beat Street; same-store sales fall Kohl’s Corp.’s reported better than expected second-quarter earnings but its same-store sales fell for the second consecutive quarter. Target makes major play in grocery with new ‘flagship’ brand Target Corp. is looking to rev up its grocery business by rolling out what will be its largest in-house brand to date. Walmart partners with Buzz Feed for ‘tasty’ mobile shopping Walmart customers can now directly purchase the ingredients featured in Tasty videos. First Previous 362 363 364 365 366 Next Last
