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Lowe’s sales dip but beat estimates; lowers guidance
Lowe’s Companies posted first-quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ estimates but cut its outlook, citing falling lumber prices and a decline in do-it-yourself (DIY) discretionary spending.
Epicor adopts data-first supply chain strategy
Epicor is offering businesses enterprise data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for their supply chains.

Ross Stores Q1 sales edge up

Ross Stores reported better-than-expected first-quarter results but warned that higher prices continue to impact its customers’ discretionary spending.
Exclusive Q&A: Amy Eschliman, Google Cloud managing director, retail

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt retail across the enterprise.
Home Depot sales fall amid rough weather, falling lumber prices; expects sales decline

The Home Deport is expecting its first annual sales decline in more than a decade.
Warby Parker to open 40 stores in 2023; posts ‘solid’ Q1

Warby Parker is really just getting started when it comes to growing its brick-and-mortar footprint.
CEO confidence ticks down slightly; hiring difficulties persist

The nation’s CEOs are preparing for a recession. The good news is that they still expect it will be a short one.
Chipotle sizzles in Q1; on track to open 255 to 285 new locations in 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported an impressive first quarter amid increased traffic despite higher menu prices. In-restaurant sales rose 22.9% over last year.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers debuts new restaurant design

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’ new restaurant design optimizes its growing off-premise business.
Uno Pizzeria unifies data management at POS

Uno Pizzeria & Grill is obtaining a centralized view of customer engagement across its entire restaurant footprint.
Kirkland’s CEO to retire; Q4 sales fall 9%

Kirkland’s Home is looking for a new chief executive.
SPECS 2023: AI comes to facilities management

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important technology solution for retail facilities management professionals.

Lowe’s sales dip but beat estimates; lowers guidance

Epicor adopts data-first supply chain strategy

Ross Stores Q1 sales edge up

Exclusive Q&A: Amy Eschliman, Google Cloud managing director, retail

Home Depot sales fall amid rough weather, falling lumber prices; expects sales decline

Warby Parker to open 40 stores in 2023; posts ‘solid’ Q1

CEO confidence ticks down slightly; hiring difficulties persist

Chipotle sizzles in Q1; on track to open 255 to 285 new locations in 2023

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers debuts new restaurant design

Uno Pizzeria unifies data management at POS

Kirkland’s CEO to retire; Q4 sales fall 9%

SPECS 2023: AI comes to facilities management