How the 'K-shaped' economy is showing up at two big U.S. gyms
Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth.But beneath the...
Retail industry
Restaurant reservation wars heat up as DoorDash enters the arena with Resy, OpenTable
Now available on your favorite food delivery app: restaurant reservations. The still-simmering reservation wars of the last decade could fully...
Lowe's earnings beat as sales jump more than 10% despite sluggish housing market
A Lowe's store in Concord, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLowe's...
Panera Bread releases first-ever value menu with 'Mix & Match' deals
A steak sandwich and French onion soup from Panera Bread Co. arranged in the Queens borough of New York, US,...
Cava reports surprise same-store sales growth, driven by menu prices
Cava, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, reported record-breaking revenue for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday and forecast sales growth for...
Home Depot tops earnings estimates for the first time in a year as demand for projects remains muted
Home Depot on Tuesday posted a roughly 4% quarterly sales decline, as a sluggish real estate market and selective spending...
As American Girl turns 40, Mattel grapples with bringing dolls into a new era
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina...
Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump's global tariffs...
With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates
The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026.Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court...
Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network
An assortment of Bath & Body Works products.Courtesy of Bath & Body WorksBath & Body Works Champagne Toast bodywash, with...
Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, despite Supreme Court ruling
A worker walks through rows of American-made furniture at Warehouse Showrooms Furniture in Alexandria, Virginia, US. President Donald Trump's sweeping...
Tax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto sales
Customers near a Ford Maverick pickup truck at a Ford dealership in Richmond, California, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025....
Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth
Signs for Walmart (L) and Amazon.Getty ImagesFor the first time, Amazon has dethroned Walmart as the company with the largest...
Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market
Wayfair store in Wilmette, Illinois.Courtesy: WayfairWayfair's annual sales grew last year for the first time since 2020 as the online...
Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%
New Balance sales grew 19% last year to $9.2 billion as the legacy sneaker giant continued to outperform the global...
Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
Walmart said on Thursday that holiday-quarter sales rose nearly 6% and its quarterly earnings and revenue surpassed Wall Street's expectations...
Billionaire Les Wexner's congressional deposition over Jeffrey Epstein ties is underway
This Sept. 19, 2014 file photo shows retail mogul Leslie Wexner, at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus,...
As Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOs
Walmart CEO John Furner, left, and Target CEO Michael Fiddelke.Walmart (L) | Getty Images (R)When Walmart and Target report holiday...
Dave's Hot Chicken investors bet on birria with national franchise expansion plan
The restaurant investors behind the success of Dave's Hot Chicken are making a new nationwide bet on the next-hottest restaurant...
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off
McDonald's on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations as its value push wins back customers."By listening...
