Retail

Retail Bankruptcy Has Become Boring
Lord & Tayor and Tailored Brands just filed for bankruptcy, adding two to the number of traditional retailers that could not make it financially this year.
Douglas A. McIntyre
4 days ago
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After Huge Gains in July, Why At Home's Stock May Still Have Even More Upside Ahead
Big-box retailer At Home Group saw a 33% gain in its shares after earnings. Is this sustainable? Two analysts think they have more room to rise.
Jon C. Ogg
7 days ago

Will L Brands $400 Million Cost-Cutting Strategy Work?
L Brands surged on Wednesday to a new 52-week high after the company unveiled a new cost-cutting strategy that it will employ.
Chris Lange
9 days ago

COVID-19 May Have Made Thanksgiving Day Holiday Shopping Extinct
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the status quo for brick-and-mortar retail and online retail. Just how "forever" those changes are will depend on how long the pandemic lasts.
Jon C. Ogg
11 days ago

After an Earnings Snub, Lessons of Berkshire Hathaway and Kroger for Albertsons
One company that has seen an interesting twist of fate since coming public again is Albertsons. Perhaps Warren Buffett's portfolio managers should consider taking a stake in the grocery store...
Jon C. Ogg
11 days ago

Amazon Thrives as Another Retailer Gets Wrecked
Ascena Retail went under financially and took with it 20,000 jobs. Did Amazon.com cause this or did the pandemic?
Douglas A. McIntyre
14 days ago

Yelp's Data on Business Closures Describes a Depression Rather Than a Recession
Anyone who has walked by or driven past strip malls knows that many of the businesses there are closed down during the COVID-19 pandemic. What may not be as obvious is just how many of those...
Jon C. Ogg
16 days ago

Best Buy Might Be Immune From the Amazon Threat
In the e-commerce era, when brick-and-mortar retailers by and large are failing, Best Buy is making a name for itself.
Chris Lange
16 days ago

GameStop's New and Used Inventory Versus the Xbox/PlayStation Console Refresh Cycle
The video game segment is about to get an entire fresh shot in the arm. One company that needs any bit of good news that it can get is GameStop.
Jon C. Ogg
17 days ago

Was Amazon Under Too Much Stress for Prime Day During the Pandemic?
Amazon.com is pushing back its much-lauded Prime Day due to the pandemic. Will this cause near-term pain for investors?
Chris Lange
17 days ago

Walmart Rekindles Talks for Sale of Stake in UK's Asda Grocery Stores
Walmart has confirmed that it the company will restart discussions with potential buyers for its U.K. Asda grocery chain.
Paul Ausick
18 days ago

Walmart Mandates Face Masks in All US Stores
Walmart will adopt a new policy on July 20 requiring all customers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores to wear a facemask.
Paul Ausick
23 days ago

It's More Than Earnings Holding Back Walgreens
Walgreens Boots Alliance slid on Thursday after the company reported disappointing fiscal third-quarter financial results and guidance.
Chris Lange
29 days ago

Will Bed Bath & Beyond Ever Recover From COVID-19?
Bed Bath & Beyond shares were crushed on Thursday after the company reported disappointing first-quarter results.
Chris Lange
29 days ago

Why Dollar Stores Have More Upside Than Walmart and Costco
Big names like Walmart and Costco certainly will ride out the pandemic. Surprisingly, dollar stores appear to have a fighting chance too, and they could even offer more upside than the retail...
Chris Lange
29 days ago