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retail: Archive
Is Recovery in Big-Ticket Demand the Key to HD's Next Growth Leg?
by Rajani Lohia
HD eyes big-ticket remodel demand as its next growth lever, but high rates and cautious consumers stand in the way.
WMTPositive Net Change LOWPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change
retail
Rising Costs Ahead: Can Abercrombie Hold the Line on Margins?
by Zacks Equity Research
ANF's strong sales are overshadowed by a sharp drop in gross margin due to tariffs and elevated inventory costs.
ANFNegative Net Change AEONegative Net Change GAPNegative Net Change
retail
Can Gap's Flagship Brand Continue to Sustain Momentum Ahead?
by Zacks Equity Research
GAP is reinvigorating its brands with fresh relevance, modern expression and deeper consumer engagement. Efforts to reignite the namesake brand drive performance.
ANFNegative Net Change AEONegative Net Change URBNNegative Net Change GAPNegative Net Change
retail
Do Options Traders Know Something About Envela Stock We Don't?
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors need to pay close attention to ELA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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retail
Sprouts Farmers vs. Target: Which Retail Stock Holds More Promise Now?
by Sumit Singh
SFM surges ahead with robust sales growth, digital gains and store expansion as TGT faces slow traffic and softer guidance.
TGTNegative Net Change SFMNegative Net Change
retail
Dutch Bros vs. Wingstop: Which Stock Has Stronger Growth Plan?
by Amit Kr Ram
WING surges on global expansion and digital innovation, while BROS targets disciplined growth with a lower valuation.
WINGNegative Net Change BROSNegative Net Change
restaurants retail
HD vs. LOW: Which is the Better Bet in the Home Improvement Space?
by Rajani Lohia
Lowe's narrows the gap with Home Depot through digital upgrades, Pro growth and value pricing as both stocks face shifting home trends.
LOWPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change
retail
Walmart vs. The TJX Companies: Which Retailer Has the Edge in 2025?
by Ansuiya Mohta
WMT's tech-driven growth and strong returns give it the edge over TJX's global expansion and off-price appeal in 2025.
TJXNegative Net Change WMTPositive Net Change
retail
How Should Investors Approach Kroger Stock Before Q1 Earnings?
by Sumit Singh
KR gears up for Q1 results with modest sales growth, steady EPS estimates and lingering macroeconomic headwinds.
WMTPositive Net Change DGPositive Net Change KRPositive Net Change COSTPositive Net Change
retail
Can Smarter Kitchens Help Chipotle Protect Its Margins?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
CMG ramps up kitchen tech, aiming to boost margins and productivity without sacrificing food quality or guest experience.
CMGNegative Net Change SHAKNegative Net Change SGNegative Net Change
restaurants retail
4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
by Sanghamitra Saha
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
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etfs retail
MercadoLibre Outperforms Industry YTD: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
by Akashlina Dewanjee
MELI surges 40% YTD on e-commerce and fintech strength, but valuation and margin pressure point to a hold.
AMZNNegative Net Change WMTPositive Net Change MELIPositive Net Change BABANegative Net Change
e-commerce fin-tech retail
Walmart Sees Continued Comps Gains: Will Broad-Based Strength Support?
by Zacks Equity Research
WMT's U.S. comps growth of 4.5% in the first quarter shows strength in essentials, e-commerce and private brands despite headwinds.
TGTNegative Net Change WMTPositive Net Change COSTPositive Net Change
retail
Darden to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
DRI's fiscal fourth-quarter results may reflect strong brand momentum and delivery gains. Yet, rising costs can pressure margins.
DRINegative Net Change CAKENegative Net Change EATNegative Net Change SHAKNegative Net Change
restaurants retail
Can TOST's Tech-Driven Recipes Spice Up its Profitability & Revenue?
by Shreya Majumder
Toast expands beyond SMBs with AI-driven tools like Sous Chef and ToastIQ, raising its 2024 profit outlook on strong momentum.
ORCLPositive Net Change TOSTNegative Net Change XYZNegative Net Change
internet restaurants retail tech-stocks
What Drove Bath & Body Works' Q1 Margins Despite Tariff Pressures?
by Zacks Equity Research
BBWI grows margins in first-quarter fiscal 2025 through stronger product mix, cost discipline and efficient supply-chain management.
GOOSNegative Net Change SFIXNegative Net Change BBWINegative Net Change BIRDNegative Net Change
retail
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon
by Zacks Equity Research
Oracle rallies on strong cloud results as Microsoft and Amazon ride sustained demand across AI and infrastructure.
AMZNNegative Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change ORCLPositive Net Change
computers retail
4 Retail Stocks Holding Up Despite Sales Decline for Second Month
by Sumit Singh
As U.S. retail sales dip for a second month, SFM, URBN, BJ and COST stand out with strategies aligned to shifting consumer trends.
BJNegative Net Change COSTPositive Net Change URBNNegative Net Change SFMNegative Net Change
retail
Credo Technology and PDD have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
by Zacks Equity Research
CRDO surges on AI and data center demand, while PDD slumps amid profit woes, tariffs, and fierce e-commerce rivalry.
CMGNegative Net Change PDDPositive Net Change SGNegative Net Change CRDOPositive Net Change CAVANegative Net Change
restaurants retail semiconductor
New Strong Sell Stocks for June 18th
by Zacks Equity Research
APLE, ASRT and BOOT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 18, 2025.
BOOTNegative Net Change APLENegative Net Change ASRTPositive Net Change
retail
CVS Surges on Regulatory Relief, Medicare Advantage Push: Time to Buy?
by Urmimala Biswas
CVS surges 53.7% YTD as regulatory relief, strong execution and Medicare Advantage momentum fuel investor confidence.
CVSPositive Net Change HLFPositive Net Change WBAPositive Net Change
earnings-outlook healthcare medical retail
BABA Down 8% in a Month: Will Partnership With Apple Aid Recovery?
by Vasundhara Sawalka
Alibaba faces regulatory headwinds despite Apple AI progress. Mixed Q4 results suggest holding existing positions or waiting for better entry points in fiscal 2026.
AMZNNegative Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change JDNegative Net Change BABANegative Net Change
artificial-intelligence cloud-computing e-commerce retail
Coach Powers Tapestry's Momentum: Find Out What's Driving it
by Zacks Equity Research
Coach accelerates TPR's growth with rising sales, record gross margin and standout product demand across categories.
GOOSNegative Net Change TPRPositive Net Change SFIXNegative Net Change BIRDNegative Net Change
retail
Dutch Bros Ramps Up Expansion: Are Same-Shop Gains Holding Up?
by Amit Kr Ram
BROS targets 2,029 shops by 2029 as expansion accelerates, backed by site strategy and strong same-shop sales.
EATNegative Net Change BROSNegative Net Change CAVANegative Net Change
restaurants retail
Retail Sales, Imports/Exports Reflect Tariff Realities
by Mark Vickery
Retail Sales at -0.9% is the lowest we've seen since January, and below the -0.6% consensus.
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retail transportation