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Macy’s Reports 53 Percent Surge in Online Sales, 34.7 Percent Drop in Overall Sales in Second-Quarter

by Alex Tostado

New York City — Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) reported approximately $3.56 billion in net sales across its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury brands during its fiscal second quarter ending Aug. 1, a 34.7 percent decline from that period in 2019. However, the New York City-based retailer said its second-quarter performance exceeded expectations, thanks largely to a 53 percent spike in year-over-year sales across its digital platforms. Digital sales represented 54 percent of Macy’s total revenue figure for the quarter. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette also said that the successful reopening of a …

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Year-Over-Year Online Sales for Gap Surge 95 Percent in Second Quarter

by Alex Tostado

San Francisco — Driven by a 95 percent surge in online sales, San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) reported a 13 percent increase in its comparable sales for the fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug. 1. Gap’s decision to make face masks early on in the COVID-19 pandemic paid off, bringing in $130 million in sales, according to the company. Gap has produced face masks for individuals as well as the city of New York, the state of California and Kaiser Permanente. Net sales were down 18 percent year over …

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Big Lots Store Sales Increase 31.3 Percent Year Over Year

by Alex Tostado

Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has reported net sales of $1.6 billion in its fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug. 1. This figure is 31.3 percent higher than the second quarter of 2019, which totaled $1.2 billion. Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of the Columbus-based retailer, says the “record-breaking results” were driven by both in-store and online activity. Big Lots also reported net income of $452 million, which includes $341.9 million in earnings due to the sale-leasebacks of several distribution centers. Big Lots, which sells toys, furniture, …

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Record Earnings, 194 Percent Increase in E-Commerce Sales

by Alex Tostado

Pittsburgh — Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) reported a record level of quarterly earnings for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug. 1. The company reported $276.8 million in consolidated net income and boosted its earnings per share by 155 percent relative to the second quarter of 2019. The Pittsburgh-based retailer cited booming e-commerce sales, which rose by 194 percent year over year, as a key driver in the company’s growth. In addition, Dick’s noted that through the first three weeks of the third quarter, same-store sales have already increased …

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Best Buy’s Online Sales Increase 242 Percent in Second Quarter

by Alex Tostado

Minneapolis — Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) reported that its online sales increased 242 percent for the 13-week quarter that ended Aug. 1 compared with the same time period last year. Products that help people work, cook and learn at home such as computing, appliances and tablets were the largest drivers of sales growth for the second quarter, according to Corie Barry, CEO of the Minneapolis-based retailer. Sales at open stores grew by 5.8 percent. However, growth is not likely to continue at the same pace and the retailer …

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Skechers Donates 1 Million Masks in Partnership with United Way

by Alex Tostado

Manhattan Beach, Calif. — Skechers is donating 1 million masks to essential workers and communities in need. Skechers is partnering with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and more charities across the country to deliver the masks directly to those who will most benefit. The 1 million masks, which are non-medical, triple-layer surgical style, will be donated to nonprofit organizations that typically do not receive personal protection equipment (PPE) from government institutions, with a focus on economic hardship. This includes community and public education centers, health and rehab outreach facilities, …

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CBL Properties Staves Off Bankruptcy with Debt Restructuring, Loses Four Malls to Foreclosure

by Alex Tostado

Chattanooga, Tenn. — CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) announced this morning that it has struck a deal with its lenders on a restructuring plan that will eliminate $900 million in debt and reduce annual interest expense by $20 million. Although the official press release from CBL did not mention bankruptcy, a representative from the company told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that the company plans to use the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process to complete the restructuring. The announcement follows yesterday’s second-quarter earnings call, where CBL revealed that it had drawn down its entire …

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Lowe’s Home Improvement Reports 30 Percent Increase in Same Store Sales During Second Quarter

by Alex Tostado

Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Home Improvement posted a 30 percent increase in same-store sales during its second quarter, which ended July 31. The total sales reached $27.3 billion, compared with $21 billion in the second quarter of 2019. Lowe’s also invested $460 million during the quarter to support frontline hourly associates. In 2020, the company thus far has invested $560 million in COVID-19-related financial support for its associates and community pandemic relief, with a focus on minority and rural small businesses and healthcare workers. Mooresville-based Lowe’s is an essential retailer, …

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Target Reports Record Sales Increase of 24.3 Percent for Second Quarter, Cites E-Commerce Growth

by Alex Tostado

Minneapolis — Target (NYSE: TGT) reported a 24.3 percent increase in total digital and in-store sales for the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago, the highest quarterly growth in the Minneapolis-based discount retailer’s history. Same-store sales grew by 10.9 percent during the quarter, while digital sales experienced a whopping 195 percent growth year over year. CNBC reports that during a call with reporters, Target CEO Brian Cornell stated that the volume of sales fulfilled by the company’s curbside pickup program grew by more than 70 percent, and that the company’s …

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E-Commerce Sales for Walmart Grow 97 Percent in Second Quarter, Overall Sales Up 9.3 Percent

by Alex Tostado

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart’s e-commerce sales jumped 97 percent in the second quarter, which ended July 31. The Bentonville-based retailer increased its e-commerce capabilities, including increasing same-day delivery and curbside pick-up options as well as hiring at least 200,000 people during the pandemic. Walmart includes a grocery section, deeming the retailer essential and allowing it to remain open through the crisis. Additionally, the U.S. government passed the CARES Act, which included stimulus checks for millions of Americans. As a result of increased spending, Walmart’s same-store sales increased 9.3 percent in the …

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