We know many of the shoppers who frequent TJX Companies ‘ off-price chains love treasure hunting. What entices them to keep coming back for all those discounted designer clothes and trendy home furnishings, however, is something less talked about and works even in tough economic times. According to UBS analyst …
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: Wolfe downgrades PulteGroup to peer perform from outperform Wolfe says the homebuilder is overvalued. “Valuation is the key driver of our PHM downgrade, while the company’s elevated exposure to Florida and balanced consumer segmentation likely limits upside to our estimates.” …
A T.J. Maxx store in Pasadena, California. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters Off-price retailers like TJX Companies and Ross are still posting sales gains and taking market share from rivals, but it’s not just because consumers are under pressure and hunting for value. Persistent inflation and rising prices for essentials like …
Chinese-founded fast fashion behemoth Shein isn’t just working to win over lawmakers in Washington, D.C., as it gears up for a potential U.S. IPO, it’s also trying to win over the broader U.S. retail industry. It’ll have to go through the National Retail Federation first. Shein, which filed to go …
A customer walks through The Home Depot store on February 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The state of the consumer in 2024 is already taking shape — even before the country’s major retailers begin to report first-quarter earnings, starting with Home Depot and Walmart next …
Macy’s hasn’t yet shut the approximately 150 stores it plans to close. But retail competitors already smell opportunity. In recent interviews with CNBC, Target CEO Brian Cornell and Kohl’s CEO Tom Kingsbury said the department store’s decision to shrink its footprint gives them a chance to increase their own sales. …