Tag: Consumer Discretionary

Target shares pop as retailer boosts profits, despite lackluster sales forecast

Target forecast another year of lackluster sales as it reported better-than-expected holiday-quarter results.

Walmart shifts to India from China for cheaper imports

LONDON/NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, data seen by Reuters shows.

Macy’s will open up to 30 stores, as department store looks to strip malls as key part of its future

Macy’s will open up to 30 more stores in strip centers, as it thinks outside of the shopping mall.

PDD stock soars after big profit and revenue beats, amid ‘positive shift’ in consumer sentiment

The U.S.-listed shares of PDD Holdings Inc.  powered up 12.7% toward a five-month high in premarket trading Tuesday, after the China-based mobile marketplace company reported second-quarter results that beat expectations by a wide margin, as a “positive shift” in consumer sentiment led to a rise in demand.

Instacart reveals IPO filing, disclosing PepsiCo investment, profitability

Grocery delivery service Instacart on Friday said its core business turned profitable after making public its filing for a long-awaited stock market launch, while also disclosing an investment from PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O).

Ulta Beauty rides on resilient cosmetics demand to post beat-and-raise quarter

 Ulta Beauty on Thursday raised its annual earnings and revenue forecast bolstered by resilient demand for its premium cosmetics and fragrances despite a broader decline in discretionary spending, and posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit.

Coty forecasts downbeat annual profit as goods, labor costs bite

CoverGirl parent Coty forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, signaling a hit from steeper input and labor expenses even as the company raised product prices to shield itself from higher costs and a strong dollar.

Macy’s Delivers Earnings, Sales Beat. Why It’s Taking a Cautious Approach to Guidance.

Macy’s delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings but said it was taking a cautious approach to guidance given the ongoing macroeconomic pressures facing consumers.

Capri Stock Soars as Tapestry Agrees to Buy Versace Owner in $8.5 Billion Deal.

Michael Kors owner Capri CPRI –1.70% Holdings’ stock surged 58% ahead of the open Thursday as rival Tapestry , parent of the Coach brand, announced a deal to buy the global luxury fashion group.

CVC plans IPO of German cosmetics retailer Douglas – sources

CVC Capital Partners is exploring a potential stock market listing of German perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Amazon in talks to become anchor investor in Arm ahead of IPO

Amazon.com is in talks about joining other technology companies as a cornerstone investor in SoftBank Group Corp’s Arm Ltd ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Παπουτσάνης: Στο €1,7 εκατ. τα καθαρά κέρδη στο 6μηνο

Η αξία των εξαγωγών ανήλθε κατά την τρέχουσα περίοδο σε 18 εκατ. ευρώ έναντι 22,2 εκατ. ευρώ το πρώτο εξάμηνο του 2022, μειωμένη κατά 18% αντιπροσωπεύοντας το 56% του συνολικού κύκλου εργασιών.

P&G tops estimates on higher prices but signals slowing China demand

July 28 (Reuters) – Procter & Gamble (PG.N) on Friday beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly sales and profit buoyed by the consumer goods giant’s multiple price hikes even as it joined other multinational companies in flagging weak demand in China.

Jumbo: Αύξηση πωλήσεων 8,45% τον Απρίλιο

Οι πωλήσεις του Ομίλου JUMBO κατά τον Απρίλιο 2023 κατέγραψαν αύξηση +8,45% σε σχέση με τον αντίστοιχο περσυνό μήνα.