Target Corporation has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of $26.5 billion in Q2, up 5.3% from the second quarter of 2025. The quarter’s net sales reflected a 5.0% increase in merchandise sales …
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The Home Depot Launches Nationwide Express Delivery
The Home Depot has announced the nationwide rollout of its Express Delivery program, bringing rapid fulfillment to customers for a small flat fee in U.S. markets, without the need for a subscription or membership. Customers can get essential items in …
Read More »AI-First Platform for Independents, Rundoo, Announces $48 Million in Financing
Technology company Rundoo recently announced it has raised $30 million in Series B financing led by Battery Ventures, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and CRV, bringing the company’s total funding to $48 million. Rundoo provides an AI-first …
Read More »Lowe’s Reports Net Sales of $26 Billion in Q2 2026
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting total sales for the quarter at $26.0 billion, compared to $24.0 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable sales for the quarter increased 0.2%, driven by …
Read More »Housing Starts Drop in July Amid Economic Challenges for Builders
Housing starts fell in July as economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses continued to challenge builders, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts decreased 12.4% in July …
Read More »84 Lumber Names New CFO
84 Lumber announced it has named Dustin Hauenstein as chief financial officer. Hauenstein joins the company with more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience across the retail and financial services industries. In his role as chief financial officer, …
Read More »The Home Depot Reports 5.7% Sales Boost in Second Quarter of 2026
The Home Depot recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of $47.9 billion for the quarter, up $2.6 billion, or 5.7% from Q2 2025. Comparable sales for the second quarter increased 1.7%. Net …
Read More »Rural King Expands in Alabama
Rural King recently announced the opening of its newest Alabama store in Lincoln, marking the company’s ninth location in the state. Grand opening festivities will take place Aug. 14 through Aug. 16. New customers who enroll in RK Rewards at …
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