Same Store Sales

Starbucks’ U.S. Sales Fall Amid COVID-19 Surge
Financial Performance

Starbucks’ U.S. Sales Fall Amid COVID-19 Surge

The first quarter saw "meaningful, sequential improvements in quarterly financial results despite ongoing business disruption from the pandemic."
By Matthew Heller | January 27, 2021
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Costco Posts 11.4% Same-Store Sales Increase
Financial Performance

Costco Posts 11.4% Same-Store Sales Increase

The big-box retailer continued to benefit from shoppers stocking up on everything from food to patio furniture.
By Matthew Heller | September 25, 2020
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E-Commerce Powers Best Buy Sales Gain
Financial Performance

E-Commerce Powers Best Buy Sales Gain

“Products that help people work, learn, connect and cook at home, like computing, appliances and tablets, were the largest drivers of our sales growth."
By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2020
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Walmart Online Sales Grow Record 97% in Q2
Financial Performance

Walmart Online Sales Grow Record 97% in Q2

The surge in e-commerce reflects shifting shopping habits amid the coronavirus pandemic and helped power a 9.3% gain in Walmart's same-store sales.
By Matthew Heller | August 18, 2020
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Albertsons Files for IPO, Shows Sales Growth
IPOs

Albertsons Files for IPO, Shows Sales Growth

“We are proud of the progress we have made over the past few years, and believe we have a long runway for growth ahead of us."
By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2020
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Gap Beats Estimates But Comp Sales Dip 4%
Financial Performance

Gap Beats Estimates But Comp Sales Dip 4%

“We are not pleased with the third-quarter results and are focused on aggressively addressing operational issues," the struggling retailer says.
By Matthew Heller | November 22, 2019
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Macy’s Posts First Comp Sales Drop in 2 Years
Financial Reporting

Macy’s Posts First Comp Sales Drop in 2 Years

“The mall is getting more toxic," one analyst warns. "Mall traffic will likely continue to wane over the years ahead.”
By Matthew Heller | November 21, 2019
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JCPenney Loss Narrows to $93M, Shares Jump
Turnarounds

JCPenney Loss Narrows to $93M, Shares Jump

The ailing retailer's third-quarter results gave investors “some hope” that its turnaround efforts are “gaining traction.”
By Matthew Heller | November 15, 2019
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Tapestry Hit by Continued Kate Spade Struggles
Financial Performance

Tapestry Hit by Continued Kate Spade Struggles

Comparable store sales at Kate Spade, which Tapestry acquired in 2017, dropped 16% in the first quarter.
By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2019
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Domino’s Misses on Earnings, Launches Buyback
Financial Performance

Domino’s Misses on Earnings, Launches Buyback

The pizza-delivery giant has been repurchasing shares as sales growth has slowed amid competition from third-party apps.
By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2019
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Hong Kong Unrest Disrupts Tiffany’s Q2 Sales
Financial Performance

Hong Kong Unrest Disrupts Tiffany’s Q2 Sales

The luxury jeweler lost six selling days in its fourth-largest market during the second quarter because of pro-democracy protests.
By Matthew Heller | August 28, 2019
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Macy’s Shares Fall 13% on Big Earnings Miss
Financial Performance

Macy’s Shares Fall 13% on Big Earnings Miss

Same-store sales improved in the second quarter but profit was hit by heavy markdowns to clear unsold merchandise.
By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2019
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Walmart Gets Big Sales Boost From E-Commerce
Financial Performance

Walmart Gets Big Sales Boost From E-Commerce

"Walmart is now a major competitive force in e-commerce and is capable of capturing shopper share from Amazon and others.”
By Matthew Heller | May 16, 2019
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Starbucks Same-Store Sales Pick Up Steam
Financial Performance

Starbucks Same-Store Sales Pick Up Steam

The coffee chain posts a third straight quarter of accelerating sales growth, indicating its streamlining efforts are paying off.
By Matthew Heller | January 25, 2019
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Holiday Season Weakness Hits Macy’s, Kohl’s
Financial Performance

Holiday Season Weakness Hits Macy’s, Kohl’s

"The rising tide of the economy is not floating all retail boats,” an analyst says of the department store chains' disappointing sales growth.
By Matthew Heller | January 10, 2019
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