Tag: retailer

Walgreens CEO calls consumers ‘increasingly selective and price-sensitive’ as retailer cuts profit outlook

Walgreens’ (WBA) quarterly results are the latest sign that US consumers are increasingly under pressure. Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance tanked 24% on Thursday after the retail pharmacy chain lowered its full-year guidance due to challenging pharmacy industry trends and a “worse-than-expected” consumer environment, with management citing “a sustained pullback” in discretionary spending. “In US […]

This Big-Box Retailer Will Follow Walmart and Split Its Stock in 2024

The stock market is roaring so far in 2024. Both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 have gained approximately 11% thanks to tailwinds in the technology, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. While steady growth and strong business fundamentals are often correlated with a rising stock price, there are other things that can happen to influence buying […]

What home prices, rates mean for retailer

Home improvement retail chain Lowe’s (LOW) beat earnings estimates for its first quarter, sharing revenue of $21.36 billion and gains of $3.06 per share. Lowe’s saw fewer consumers roll up their sleeves and spend big on DIY home projects, but CEO Marvin Ellison isn’t so worried as loyalty programs and online spending are reportedly offsetting […]