Data & Analytics

Big Lots Q2 misses Street
Big Lots’ earnings fell short of analysts’ expectations for the second quarter in a row.
Lululemon profits jump in Q2, boosts outlook—again
Lululemon’s surging online growth, as well as increasing sales across China contributed to strong second-quarter earnings that topped analysts' expectations.

Check out Alibaba’s high-tech Hema grocery concept

Alibaba continues to expand its brick-and-mortar Hema supermarket format throughout China.
Ulta Beauty earnings jump 30% but outlook misses

Ulta Beauty’s second-quarter earnings topped forecasts, but the beauty retailer’s third-quarter guidance disappointed analysts.
Signet Q2 earnings, sales well above forecasts; CFO stepping down

The owner of Kay Jewelers, Zales and Jared and other jewelry chains reported earnings and sales that blew past analysts’ estimates amid double-digit online growth and strong sales at most of its banners.
Burlington Stores Q2 income surges

Burlington Stores’ made a strong showing on its top line in its second quarter.
Build-A-Bear’s Q2 profit takes a hit; details new store openings

Build-A-Bear Workshop on Thursday posted a net loss in its second quarter but sales rose 5% as a promotion drew huge crowds to its stores.
CVS Health exec to head up finance for home décor superstore

At Home Group has appointed a new finance head.
Abercrombie narrows Q2 loss but sales miss

Abercrombie & Fitch narrowed its loss in the second quarter, even as sales at its fast-growing Hollister division cooled.
Dollar Tree Q2 falls a bit short

Dollar Tree narrowly missed earnings estimates for the second quarter as it continues to work to turnaround its Family Dollar business.
Dollar General Q2 tops estimates; on track to open 900 stores

Dollar General reported second-quarter earnings and same-store sales that beat analysts’ expectations as more people shopped its stores.
Wegmans uses mobile technology to assist blind shoppers

A regional supermarket retailer is taking an innovative approach to customer inclusion.