Lowe’s Q2 earnings, sales better than expected, driven by professional customersLowe’s Cos. reported a better-than-expected quarter, helped by a big uptick in sales from its home professional customer (“Pro”) base. Target momentum continues in Q2 as back-to-school kicks inTarget Corp. reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, with sales increases across all its merchandise categories. Decatur incubator helps move online retailers into brick-and-mortar The city of Decatur, Ga., home to two malls and 15 blocks of renovated commercial district downtown, wants to urge successful e-commers into its brick-and-mortar marketplace. Dick’s Sporting Goods set to open its first Golf Galaxy Performance Center Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its national footprint with new banners. Party City to open 80 to 100 Halloween pop-ups; plots more store remodels Party City is ready for one of its most important selling events — Halloween. Costco sales surge in July even as online cools Costco Wholesale Corp. reported strong same-store sales growth in July even as its digital sales growth inched downward. Petco getting on board with buy now, pay later trend Petco Health and Wellness Company has joined the growing ranks of retailers offering flexible payment plans. ‘Buy now, pay later’ Afterpay acquired in $29 billion deal Square is expanding its global payments empire with its largest acquisition to date. Piercing Pagoda rebranding — with name change, store expansion Piercing Pagoda is updating its 50-year-old brand and looking to inline mall locations for growth. Publix Q2 sales edge up Publix continued its sales momentum in the second quarter even amid a challenging comparison with its year-ago pandemic-fueled increases. First Previous 150 151 152 153 154 Next Last