Business Analytics

99 Cents Only Stores has named a new finance head.

One of the world’s largest managers of retail real estate properties has announced it will re-organize itself into three global businesses.

J.C. Penney widened its loss in the second quarter amid markdowns related to inventory issues and its ongoing search for a chief executive.

After early selling-season weather disruptions, The Home Depot rebounded in the second quarter — in a big way.

Tapestry (formerly known as Coach) beat the Street in its fourth quarter amid a resurgence of sales at its Kate Spade brand.

The National Retail Federation increased its retail sales forecast for 2018, citing tax reform and other positive economic indicators. But the positive news came with a warning.

Complicated online checkout is taking a toll on digital sales — and long-term customer loyalty.

Weeks before its new CEO will take the reins, Vitamin Shoppe reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter amid digital growth and better gross margins.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. on Thursday reported sales and earnings in line with expectations, and also tapped an insider to the new role of chief merchandising offer.

We tend to think of weather as having a negative impact on business, but according to recent research many companies are turning weather data into a competitive advantage to reduce costs and increase revenues.