Despite Peloton’s rebranding effort launched in May 2023, executives acknowledged in the latest earnings call that the company’s expanded offerings and new identity have yet to fully resonate with consumers. During last week’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Interim Co-CEO Karen Boone addressed this topic. “I’d say...
As the retail sector faces a complex mix of opportunities and challenges, Gap and Lululemon are charting distinct courses in their recent earnings reports. While Gap focuses on revitalizing its core brands during ongoing operational hurdles, Lululemon is capitalizing on international growth and stellar performance...
The financial results for four major retailers — Kohl’s, Burlington Stores, Dollar General and Five Below — in the second quarter of 2024 highlighted a range of performances and strategic responses. From growth and resilience to challenges and adjustments, their fiscal performances provide insights into how...
Chewy said its investment in veterinary clinics is helping it attract new customers. The online pet product retailer released quarterly earnings Wednesday (Aug. 28) showing net sales increasing nearly 3% to $2.86 billion in the second quarter. CEO Sumit Singh told analysts during an earnings...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are adopting financial operations platforms to improve their visibility and control of cash flow as they deal with an uncertain economic environment, BILL CEO René Lacerte said Thursday (Aug. 22). Speaking during the company’s quarterly earnings call, Lacerte said BILL,...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly adopting digital solutions to help them improve their cash flow, Intuit executives said Thursday (Aug. 22). The company, which owns TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks and Mailchimp, saw the revenue growth in its SMB unit outpace that of its...
Despite a solid financial footing and promising strategic innovations, Peloton’s fourth-quarter results reported Thursday (Aug. 22) expose a troubling reality: a dramatic plunge in subscription numbers. The company’s ambitious upgrades to its product and content have failed to counteract a steep decline in both Connected Fitness...
TJ Maxx/Marshalls’ parent TJX continues to benefit from value-chasing consumers. The discount retail company released earnings Wednesday (Aug. 21) showing sales up 6% for the half year and 4% for the quarter, while raising its guidance in anticipation of the fall and holiday shopping seasons....
The home improvement market could use some improvement itself. That’s the latest from Lowe’s Companies Inc. During its second-quarter 2024 earnings call Tuesday (Aug. 20), the company revised its annual forecasts downward, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment dampening consumer spending on home improvement projects. As...
