AutoNation's move to permanently eliminate 3,500 positions marks a decisive shift in its operational strategy, raising critical questions for investors about cost efficiency, debt sustainability, and the long-term resilience of the auto retail business model.
Western wear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results after market close this Wednesday, with investors keenly watching for signs of sustained growth in a competitive apparel landscape.
MINISO Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: MNSO) is capturing investor attention with a potent mix of rapid global store expansion, surging revenue from its TOP TOY brand, and robust cash generation. The company's latest earnings reveal a strategic pivot paying off, even as it navigates the competitive global retail landscape.
Amid a cautious retail environment, Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) is posting impressive growth by leaning into aggressive pricing and rapid store expansion. Its latest earnings beat and a fortified loyalty program are painting a compelling picture for long-term investors, even as valuation questions linger.
Emerging from bankruptcy ashes, the 52-year-old Bed Bath & Beyond brand is executing a radical pivot, acquiring Tokens.com to build a platform for tokenized real estate and asset-backed finance—a stark departure from its big-box retail roots.
Amid a challenging retail landscape, Target Corporation (TGT) is drawing attention from value investors who argue its depressed stock price and reliable dividend profile present a compelling opportunity for steady returns.
The storied outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is set to close all its physical stores across North America and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a pivotal moment for a century-old retailer struggling to adapt in a rapidly changing market.
Amazon will phase out its Amazon One palm recognition service across all U.S. retail locations by mid-2026, citing low adoption. The move signals a strategic pullback from in-store biometrics amid privacy debates and a broader refocusing of its physical store strategy.
Amazon, Chanel, and other major creditors have formed a unified front in Saks Global's Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to recover debts while the luxury retailer moves to liquidate its off-price division and renegotiate key partnerships.
As new CEOs take the helm at Target and Walmart, the retailers face divergent paths—one battling slumping sales and investor flight, the other riding a wave of growth fueled by e-commerce and high-income shoppers.
Shares of fuel and convenience retailer Murphy USA have surged 15% in three months, closing near $422.51, yet a mixed long-term performance and competing valuation models leave investors questioning if the rally has legs or if the stock is already fully priced.
A partial government shutdown has forced the Bureau of Labor Statistics to postpone the critical January jobs report, leaving Federal Reserve policymakers without a key dataset as they weigh potential interest rate cuts ahead of their March meeting.
Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
The century-old outdoor apparel brand, famed for pioneering the quilted down jacket, is preparing to close its North American retail footprint while its licensing and e-commerce operations continue under new management.
An analysis of the most-held stocks on the Robinhood platform reveals where the retail investing crowd is placing its bets, with two tech giants emerging as particularly compelling long-term investments.
Amazon will discontinue its Amazon One palm-scanning payment and entry technology at retail locations in 2026, marking a retreat from one of its most ambitious physical commerce experiments.
Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 69 employees in New Jersey as it closes three discount outlets, part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus and a pre-negotiated bankruptcy filing.
A check for $175, signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976 to pay an early parts supplier, has sold for a staggering $2.4 million at auction, highlighting the immense value collectors place on artifacts from Apple's humble beginnings.
Newly disclosed documents reveal a cascade of financial setbacks—including a critical loan default and collapsed supplier agreements—has forced the 26-year-old Texas-based boutique chain Francesca's into a complete wind-down of operations, putting thousands of jobs at risk nationwide.
In his inaugural message to employees, newly appointed Target CEO Michael Fiddelke charts a course focused on guest experience, team growth, and operational excellence as the retailer navigates stock declines and internal tensions.
