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Communications Services Down, but Not by Much, on Rotation Out of Retail Sector - Communications Services Roundup
Communications-services companies fell, but not by as much as the broad market, as traders rotated out of the retail sector in the wake of Walmart's earnings. Charter Communications fell after the cable company completed its acquisition of closely…
As Ross Park Mall adds an international fashion retailer, it continues to buck the trend of dying malls
An internationally renowned fashion outlet is coming to Pittsburgh in 2028. This week, Ross Park Mall announced that Zara will open inside the mall as part of the next phase of the mall's transformation. 'Ross Park Mall's continued evolution…
Retail earnings show consumers keep spending for right price - TT
Shoppers check out at a Walmart store in Columbus, Ohio. (Brian Kaiser/Bloomberg) Walmart, Target and Home Depot reported sales gains this week, saying consumers continue spending despite budget pressures and are prioritizing value and selective…
Retail Earnings Show US Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
American consumers haven't given up. But they're feeling the pressure. Walmart Inc., which posted its weakest sales growth in more than six years on Thursday primarily due to its pharmacy business, said consumer spending remains at consistent…
Louis Vuitton to Exit Guizhou as Luxury Retail Landscape Shifts
Louis Vuitton is set to close its only store in Guizhou province on Aug. 31, marking the luxury house's exit from the Southwestern Chinese hub. The store is located at Lavant Center, a high-end shopping mall in the provincial capital of Guiyang.
Berkshire Is Betting on This Legacy Retail Stock
After six decades of steering clear of investments in department stores, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA -0.14%) (BRKB +0.07%) is suddenly investing in a retail icon. I'm talking about Macy's (M -2.93%), the legendary retailer. Berkshire's last department…
Wall Street trades lower as Walmart drags down retail and oil climbs
Wall Street's major market averages traded in the red on Thursday, a day after equities moved higher after the U.S. Treasury Department announced it would double its buyback program for long-term government debt. The blue-chip Dow (DJI) was last…
Retail's ant-to-elephant problem: When growth breaks the supply chain model
Supply chains rarely break overnight. Typically, warning signs begin with creeping inventory costs, harder-to-control warehouse labour, transport bills that exceed budget, or customers complaining about delayed or incorrect orders. Peter Jones, MD…
Kids Discount Retailer Reaps Rich Rewards As Stock Hits New Highs, Nears A Buy Point
With earnings from such big box names as Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT) in the rearview mirror, it may be time to take stock in a leader of the pack, Five Below (FIVE). The stock's market cap is but a fraction of its rivals but it's made a…
Stock Market Today, Aug. 20: Stocks Slide on Weak Retail Earnings, Rising Bond Yields
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -1.32%) fell 1.32% to 52,759, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.87%) declined 0.85% to 7,642, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -1.00%) dropped 1.00% to 26,067 as rising oil prices and retail earnings pressure snapped…
Walmart tumbles after Q2 misses, ranks among most overvalued retailers (XRT:NYSEARCA)
Walmart stock declined due to missed U.S. comparable sales expectations and lower-than-consensus earnings guidance despite operational strengths. Walmart, along with Costco and PriceSmart, carries an F valuation grade—ranking it as one of…
Why smaller urban warehouses are becoming vital to online retail
Self-storage gives an online retailer a secure place to keep stock closer to customers. (Image: Inospace) Online shopping has changed what retailers need from commercial property. A prominent brick-and-mortar shopfront can still be valuable, but…
Shares plunge in sports retail giant despite Tartan Army boost
Shares in the company plunged by nearly 14% after it issued a profit warning, as strong sales of replica football kits and an improved performance of its outdoors business in the UK failed to offset continuing challenges in the US, now the…
Lowe's: The Retailer To Watch And Wait, Even As Q2 Results Saw Growth (Rating Downgrade)
Albert Anthony is the pen name of a business author on Amazon and his newest book is 'How To Pick Stocks: 8 Steps For Long-Term Investing with Fundamental & Technical Analysis,' now available as a 2026 edition paperback and Kindle ebook in several…
The payment resilience test: How retailers can cut fraud without costing sales
For retailers, the payment moment in a transaction has become a balancing act between protecting revenue and making it easy for legitimate customers to complete a purchase. Fraud is evolving, payment preferences are fragmenting, and international…
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