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  • Fast-casual chain steps up digital ordering

    As Panera Bread’s electronic orders continue to rise, so does its commitment to digital customer engagement.   The fast-casual chain continues to add more digital touchpoints, making it easier for shoppers to engage with its brand. Whether delivering new services via the Web, mobile or in-store kiosks, “we want to drive convenience, speed, and contribute to an exceptional customer journey,” Mark Berinato, VP, digital, Panera Bread said during a session at eTail East on Monday.   

  • Analyst: Home Depot's Q2 performance ‘very impressive’

    After a solid first quarter, Home Depot has posted an even stronger set of second quarter figures. Total sales rose by 6.2% with underlying comparables up by 6.3% overall and by 6.6% in North America. Given the long run of big uplifts in same-store numbers, this is a very impressive performance.  

  • Coach Q4 profit surges 86%

    Coach beat the Street on earnings in the fourth quarter even as its sales declined as the company continued to pullback on shipments to department stores.    Net income nearly doubled to $151.7 million, or 53 cents per share, in the quarter ended July 1, amid a 16% decline in selling and general expenses, compared to net income in year-ago period of $82 million. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 50 cents per share. Analysts had estimated earnings of 49 cents per share.  

  • British online fashion giant steps up product searches

    ASOS is streamlining how its mobile shoppers search for merchandise.   The largest online fashion retailer in the U.K. is adding a visual search feature to its iOS-based mobile app, reported TechCrunch. It will be rolled out to their Android app “soon."   

  • Dick's Sporting Goods' earnings disappoint in Q2; increasing promotional efforts

    Posting less-than-expected earnings in its second quarter, the nation's largest sporting goods retailer plans to take a more promotional stance.   Dick's Sporting Goods reported consolidated net income of $112.4 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the quarter ended July 29, compared to $91.4 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Excluding certain items, earnings came in at 96 cents, lower than the $1.01 that   analysts had expected.  

  • Home Depot sets new records in Q2; raises forecast

    The spring selling season was a busy one for the nation's largest home improvement retailer as Americans continue to spend money on their homes — both new and existing ones.   A pair of home improvement records were broken in Home Depot's second quarter as the Atlanta-based retail giant reported the highest quarterly revenue in its history. The retailer also set a new high for net earnings.  

  • Retail sales rebound in July to a yearly high

    Shoppers turned out in force in July, driving retail sales to their largest gain since December 2016.   Retail sales in July increased by 0.6% June on a seasonally adjusted basis, triple the revised 0.2% growth seen in June, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales have increased by 3.5% year-over-year. (The NRF numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.)  

  • Harnessing the Power of Pop-Up Shops

    Pop-up stores are a retail trend that shows no sign of slowing down.   The ability to create a brick-and-mortar presence without many of the hassles that come with establishing and maintaining a permanent physical location has become an increasingly attractive option in recent years. The pop-up store concept has transformed into an estimated $50 billion industry — fostering new partnerships, experiential marketing opportunities and a unique way for retail brands to engage with their customers.   
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