Retail
Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones
As the global race for AI moves forward, a shortage of memory chips has begun to drive up prices of consumer electronics and may lead to product shortages.
‘Reward for failure’: Investor support for Target chair Brian Cornell falls to lowest level ever
Target chair Brian Cornell built the retailer into a $100 billion-plus giant, but recent struggles and underperformance have fueled investor calls for change.
Hollister partners with Target to tap into $89 billion back-to-college shopping market
Hollister’s partnership with Target comes as both companies look to capitalize on the lucrative back-to-college shopping market.
Lululemon cuts annual outlook and issues rough Q2 guidance, citing undisclosed ‘headwinds’
Lululemon is expecting its situation to get a lot worse before it gets better, as it issued weak guidance for the full year.
Macy’s posts strongest Q1 growth in four years, raises guidance despite consumer worries
Macy’s has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Tony Spring, who has worked to close underperforming stores and reinvest in ones worth keeping open.
Ulta shares pop as beauty retailer beats Wall Street expectations and hikes earnings outlook
Ulta Beauty beat on the top and bottom lines for its fiscal first quarter on Tuesday as CEO Kecia Steelman praised the company’s strategy.
Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook
Victoria’s Secret has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Hillary Super, who said the company is winning over young shoppers across all incomes.
Retail had a ‘surprisingly robust’ first quarter, but the real test is ahead as tax refunds dry up
The retail industry saw strong first-quarter sales and profits, but high tax refunds and buy now, pay later helped mask underlying consumer weakness.
Gap shares tumble 14% as retailer cuts sales guidance after disappointing Old Navy performance
Gap issued mixed results as sales at its largest brand, Old Navy, fell short of estimates.
Costco says it saw ‘record-breaking’ gas volumes amid rising prices
Costco saw “recording-breaking volumes” of gas sales and said rising fuel prices drove first-time members to its stations.