Amid ongoing economic challenges, shoppers may be willing to spring for premium fashion service, but as Stitch Fix has seen, they need to know that they are going to be getting enough bang for their buck. These shoppers expect in-depth, personalized guidance, Stitch Fix CEO...
Consumers expect fashion retailers to meet their preferences as they evolve, Gap noted on its latest earnings call, with the rise of eCommerce speeding up the trend cycle and demanding that brands become more agile. On a call with analysts Thursday (May 30) discussing Gap...
As a pulse check on the paycheck-to-paycheck consumer, Dollar General’s most recent Q1 earnings showed that one of the economy’s most closely watched demographic groups is still undergoing changes. By posting better-than-expected revenue, the 19,000-store chain showed more consumer visits compared to 2023, but a...
As retailers look for ways to boost sales with their most loyal customers, Nordstrom is finding that supplementing its digital loyalty program with in-person events is driving engagement. On a call with analysts Thursday (May 30) discussing the company’s first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results,...
Klarna reported Thursday (May 30) that it achieved both accelerated revenue growth and lower operating expenses during the first quarter, with the latter driven by its deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The company saw a 29% increase in total revenue in the first quarter,...
Kohl’s is looking to boost its sagging sales by promoting value to consumers who have been buffeted by high interest rates and inflation. During the quarter ended May 4, the retailer’s net sales decreased 5.3% year-over-year and its comparable sales declined 4.4%, according to a...
Cost-conscious customers from all income levels are helping drive sales at Burlington Stores. The off-price retailer saw its total sales increase by 11% during the first quarter of the year, according to earnings released Thursday (May 30). Speaking during a call with analysts, CEO Michael...
NCino reported Wednesday (May 29) that demand for its single-platform cloud banking solution and artificial intelligence (AI) features drove record gross sales in the most recent quarter. The company reported that its total revenues of $128.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which...
C3.ai, an enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software company, reported strong fourth-quarter results for fiscal year 2024, exceeding both its own guidance and analysts’ expectations. The company saw its fifth consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth, with subscription revenue increasing 41% year-over-year. The performance comes at...
