Signet Jewelers acquires Zales Corp. for $1.46 billion, despite some opposition from activist shareholders. With the merger, Signet's share of the jewelry market will now be three times larger than its nearest rival Tiffany.
Dollar General reported disappointing first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. The discount retailer reiterated its guidance for full-year 2014 sales.
The doughnut business is in trouble. At least that is a conclusion that can be drawn from the earnings posted by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Wall Street's subsequent reaction.
ThinkstockKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) saw its shares getting creamed in the after-hours session on Monday. The company’s first quarter earnings of fiscal 2015 met estimates at $0.23 EPS, but revenue rose by…
Jim Henderson, via Wikimedia CommonsAfter Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) posted first quarter earnings on May 22nd the stock price actually rose from a closing price the night before of $36.56 to close above…
The worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 index so far this year is Whole Foods Market. Is the store in trouble, or do investors expect too much?
McDonald's announced plans to refranchise at least 1,500 restaurants, following a growing trend in the industry. Other fast-food restaurants that have recently sold company-owned stores back to franchisees include Applebees, Taco Bell, Wendy's and…
ThinkstockRetail stocks are generally an unloved sector right now. The first four months of the year were marked by bad weather, big markdowns and an Easter-shift in the calendar. The month of May could…
Following an initial rush of enthusiasm after the company reported fourth-quarter results in late February, shares of J.C. Penney have traded in a band between about $7.25 and $9.75.
Big Lots reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Friday morning. The discount retailer also raised its full-year earnings guidance.
courtesy of Radio ShackRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) is in serious trouble financially. Or is it? We have recently seen one of the credit ratings agencies warn of a potential restructuring taking place in late…
McDonald's held an investor conference presentation on Wednesday, in which Chief Executive Officer Don Thompson announced an intensified commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Abercrombie & Fitch reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. But it said same-store sales and gross margin both fell.
Costco Wholesale reported third-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. Same-store sales and membership fee revenue both rose during the period.
Wikimedia CommonsThe company that let sensitive data for millions of customers be ripped out of its computer systems last year now wants to be a supplier of an online book buying, sharing and discussion…