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Report: Amazon eyes purchase of prepaid wireless provider
Amazon is reportedly considering entering yet another new business with a purchase of.
Build-A-Bear Workshop scratches revenue increase in Q1
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. saw slight growth in revenues and a more impressive spike in net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

After-tax charges hit Big Lots profit in Q1; sales and earnings beat Street

Big Lots Inc. net income declined during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, but sales and EPS eclipsed Wall Street estimates.
Trump says U.S. will place tariff on Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted about an upcoming 5% tariff on all Mexican goods.
Commentary: Future of Gap brand uncertain if it continues on current trajectory

Gap has started its fiscal year with a sobering set of numbers that show the business is still spluttering and stumbling as it aims to rebuild brand equity with consumers.
Williams-Sonoma kicks off fiscal year by beating Street, will close 30 net stores

Specialty home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. exceeded Wall Street expectations for profit and revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, but still plans to shutter some stores.
Ulta Beauty meets expectations with Q1 growth, plans Canadian expansion

Ulta Beauty saw net sales, net income, and same-store sales rise in a quarter that met Wall Street predictions, and is looking north for growth.
Gap to close net 30 stores this year, misses on Q1 earnings

Gap Inc. fell short of Wall Street expectations during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as it moves ahead with plans to reduce its store count.
J.Jill falls down fiscal hill in Q1

Specialty women’s apparel retailer J.Jill Inc. did not have a fairy tale first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Analysis: Dollar General gaining ground with wide range of demographics

Dollar General has started its fiscal year with a good set of numbers, especially on the top line where sales grew by 8.3% in total and by 3.8% on a comparable basis.