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Urban Outfitters notches record quarter; to open 54 stores this year
Urban Outfitters Inc. reported record first-quarter earnings and sales, with increases across all its divisions.
BJ’s sales climb 10%; to open five new clubs — here’s where
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings got off to a good start in 2026, helped by strong growth in membership fees and e-commerce, and expansion into new markets, including Texas.

Here’s why a GameStop-eBay merger would – and wouldn’t – make sense

GameStop’s offer to acquire eBay has garnered a lot of attention – and a firm “no” from eBay, but could it actually work?
Ross Stores sales surge 21%; to open about 110 new stores in 2026

Ross Stores reported first-quarter earnings and sales that “significantly” exceeded guidance as it cited broad-based strength across its business.
Williams-Sonoma posts Q1 sales gains across brands; 2026 off to ‘strong start’

Williams-Sonoma Inc. outperformed on its top and bottom lines during the first quarter amid a strong performance by all its brands, with West Elm leading the charge.
Home Depot invests more than $5.5M in disaster aid grants

The Home Depot Foundation is funding non-profit disaster response organizations in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season.
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Lee in up to $1 billion deal

Authentic Brands Group is adding a century-old brand to its portfolio.
Walmart sales up 7.3%; sounds warning about fuel costs

Walmart Inc. reported strong revenue growth for its first quarter, fueled in part by soaring e-commerce sales and continued growth in its advertising business.
Lowe's sales rise 10.3% despite 'challenging" housing market

Lowe's Companies reported strong first-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.
Fanatics partners to launch sports-fans focused credit card

Global sports retail giant Fanatics has entered into a multi-faceted partnership with American Express.

Urban Outfitters notches record quarter; to open 54 stores this year

BJ’s sales climb 10%; to open five new clubs — here’s where

Here’s why a GameStop-eBay merger would – and wouldn’t – make sense

Ross Stores sales surge 21%; to open about 110 new stores in 2026

Williams-Sonoma posts Q1 sales gains across brands; 2026 off to ‘strong start’

Home Depot invests more than $5.5M in disaster aid grants

Authentic Brands Group to acquire Lee in up to $1 billion deal

Walmart sales up 7.3%; sounds warning about fuel costs

Lowe's sales rise 10.3% despite 'challenging" housing market

Fanatics partners to launch sports-fans focused credit card