Target posts decline in key sales metric for September but tops analyst estimatesOctober 8th, 2009 Target September sales metric beats estimatesMINNEAPOLIS — Target says a key sales measure dipped 1.7 percent in September but beat analyst estimates. The result led the discount retailer to predict third-quarter earnings per share above Wall Street's forecast.
Copart fiscal fourth-quarter profit falls 15 percent as sales slide more than 10 percentSeptember 23rd, 2009 Copart 4Q profit falls 15 percent on sales slideFAIRFIELD, Calif. — Copart Inc., a junk-car auction service, said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 15 percent to $34.6 million, as sales fell more than 10 percent.
Luxury retailer Tiffany's 2Q profit falls on lower sales, but beats estimates, raises guidanceAugust 28th, 2009 Tiffany 2Q profit falls, tops view, boosts outlookNEW YORK — Tiffany & Co. said Friday that its second-quarter profit fell but beat analyst expectations as its steep sales declines moderated, providing a sparkle of hope amid the moribund luxury market.
J. Crew Group's 2nd-qtr profit rises slightly and beats forecasts as markdowns spur salesAugust 27th, 2009 J. Crew Group 2Q profit up, beats expectationsNEW YORK — Clothing retailer J. Crew Group Inc.
Williams-Sonoma profit drops on charges; raises outlook, citing improved sales trendAugust 26th, 2009 Williams-Sonoma 2Q profit falls partly on chargesSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc. said Wednesday that its profit tumbled in the second quarter on charges related to underperforming stores and lower sales.
Shoe retailer DSW's profit tops analysts estimate, raises fiscal year outlookAugust 26th, 2009 DSW 2Q profit beats Street viewCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Shoe retailer DSW Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell 31 percent but it still beat Wall Street's consensus prediction.
Women's retailer Chico's FAS profit more than doubles on increased sales and leaner inventoryAugust 25th, 2009 Chico's 2Q profit more than doubles on salesFORT MYERS, Fla. — Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS Inc.
Profit at Limited Brands, owner of Victoria's Secret, falls 27 pct in 2Q but beats forecastAugust 20th, 2009 Profit falls in 2nd qtr at Victoria's Secret ownerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Limited Brands Inc., which operates Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit fell 27 percent as sales slipped, but cost-cutting helped it earn more than Wall Street expected. The specialty retailer boosted its yearly outlook Wednesday, and its shares rose 22 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $14.80 in trading after hours.
BJ's Wholesale Club 2nd-quarter profit slips but beats estimates; sales fall with gas pricesAugust 19th, 2009 BJ's Wholesale 2Q profit drops but beats estimatesPORTLAND, Ore. — BJ's Wholesale Club said Wednesday that wet weather, food deflation and weak consumer spending hurt its second-quarter results, but the warehouse club chain beat analysts' estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook.
Analyst says Nordstrom's anniversary sale and lower costs help 2Q resultsAugust 14th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: Nordstrom cuts costsNEW YORK — A promotional sale and lower costs helped luxury retailer Nordstrom Inc.'s second-quarter profit meet Wall Street expectations, an analyst said Friday. Thursday, Nordstrom said quarterly profit fell 27 percent but still met estimates amid lower prices to help lure cautious shoppers into its stores.
Amazon 2nd-qtr profit declines due to Toys R Us dispute settlement chargeJuly 23rd, 2009 Amazon 2Q profit falls with Toys R Us settlementSEATTLE — Amazon.com says second-quarter earnings fell while sales rose. That's because of a $51 million payment to settle a long-standing dispute with former partner Toys R Us.
Sara Lee's 3rd-quarter profit falls on consumer pullback; adjusted results top Wall StreetMay 9th, 2009 Sara Lee's 3Q profit falls 22 percentDOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Food maker Sara Lee says its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 22 percent as sales dropped on a consumer spending pullback and the stronger dollar.
Sonic Auto reports 1Q profit on cost savings, beats analyst estimatesMay 8th, 2009 Sonic Auto 1Q profit slumps, tops estimatesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Automotive retailer Sonic Automotive Inc.
Nasdaq OMX Group's 1st-quarter profit falls to $94M, operating profit beats estimatesMay 8th, 2009 Nasdaq OMX Group 1Q profit slides 22 percentNEW YORK — Stock exchange operator Nasdaq OMX Group says its first-quarter profit fell 22 percent compared with the year-ago quarter when it booked hefty foreign exchange contract gains. The global exchange operator said Thursday it earned $94 million, or 44 cents per share, in the three months ended March 31.
OfficeMax 1st-quarter profit falls 79 percent but beats expectations, helped by cost cuttingApril 30th, 2009 OfficeMax 1Q profit falls but beats expectationsNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Office-supply retailer OfficeMax Inc.
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