Personal data of millions of Americans hacked in data theft Millions of social security numbers were hacked after a massive data theft. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Some Social Security recipients may have noticed something unusual in this monthly schedule: There is no SSI payment scheduled for the month of September. The slight change […]
Guess Inc. sees great future opportunities for its Rag & Bone business, but its retail arm Guess Americas failed to meet the company’s expectations due to lower consumer spending in the second quarter. “We are extremely pleased with the business performance and the progress of the company’s integration into our platform,” Guess CEO Carlos Alberini […]
Walmart, America’s favorite retailer, released its figures on August 15, showing a fantastic increase in revenue and sales. However, emissions have increased slightly compared to 2015. Nevertheless, the company strikes a commendable balance between profit and sustainability. Walmart’s 2nd quarter 2025: Sales increase, e-commerce booms! Walmart Inc. reported a solid 4.8% increase in revenue to […]
Digital sales are rising steadily Nordstromand shows a steady upward trend. During the Second quarter results In a conference call on Tuesday (Aug. 27), CEO Erik Nordstrom said digital sales rose 6.2% and now accounted for 37% of total sales, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of improvements. “As we have previously communicated, expanding the digital […]
As Starbucks struggles with similar declines in sales, the coffeehouse giant is apparently asking itself: “Maybe the Pumpkin Spice Latte is the solution?” The brand announced this week that the drink will be available on Thursday (August 22), marking the earliest return of the fan favorite, in addition to other returning fall menu items and […]
Second-quarter earnings reports from Ross Stores, TJX Companies (parent company of TJ Maxx) and Target showed mixed results amid economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain disruptions. While the three retailers have found their respective niches, they face unique obstacles that are reorienting their strategies. Ross Stores: A robust performance despite challenges Ross Stores reported strong […]
An optimized checkout experience and the use of generative, artificial intelligence-powered handheld devices for employees have improved the in-store shopping experience. Goalthe retailer said on Wednesday (21 August). Target was able to improve the in-store checkout experience in the second quarter after Self-service checkout and ensuring adequate staffing in the full-service areas, Target Chief Operating […]
You don’t have to be a data expert or economist to sense that the prices of many things are higher today than they were about a year ago. Americans are saving wherever they can: they are cutting their restaurant budgets, foregoing their daily $5 cup of coffee, or traveling less during the more expensive summer […]
Walmart executives seem pleased with the results of using generative AI to rewrite product listings, saying the task is much faster than human labor. They also plan to launch a new shopping assistant based on the technology. Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon told investors during the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings call on Aug. 15 […]
Convenience. Membership. Delivery times. Delivery density. eCommerce. Marketplaces. You might think these were buzzwords from Amazon’s second-quarter earnings call. But they weren’t. These themes were mentioned most frequently on Walmart’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday (Aug. 15), when the company reported slow but steady growth and a “reasonably cautious” outlook for consumer spending in the […]
