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Walmart U.S. CEO on Meeting New Shopper Needs

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently hosted a webinar with Walmart U.S. president and CEO John Furner to learn how the company had pivoted during COVID-19 to ensure staff and shopper safety. In August, the company announced its second-quarter financial …

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Analyzing Big-Box Q2 Performance

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In the past month, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply have all announced their second-quarter 2020 financial results. For all companies, sales in this period coincided with massive disruptions caused by COVID-19. Even amid retail volatility, the second-quarter 2020 financial …

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Lowe’s Reports $27.3B in Q2 Sales

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Home improvement chain Lowe’s achieved $27.3 billion in second-quarter 2020 sales, up 30 percent from the same period in 2019, the company reports. Lowe’s net earnings for the quarter were $2.8 billion, a 64 percent increase sales in the same …

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Expert: Lowe’s Is Solid, but Was Slower to Invest in Changes

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Warren Shoulberg is a retail industry observer and a contributing writer to a variety of business publications, including Forbes. He spoke with Hardware Retailing about Lowe’s position in the home improvement industry and the opportunities the big-box retailer has. For a comprehensive …

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Lowe’s CEO Discusses Changing Retail Landscape

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Lowe’s president and CEO Marvin Ellison recently discussed how the big-box home improvement chain is adapting to serve customers during COVID-19, prioritize shopper safety and respond to nationwide social movements. Ellison was the latest guest in the National Retail Federation‘s …

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Lowe’s Q1 2020 Sales Rise 11%

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Big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has announced net sales of $19.7 billion in the first quarter of 2020, an 11.3 percent increase over the same period in 2019. Sales grew more than 23 percent over results from the fourth quarter …

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J.C. Penney Files for Bankruptcy, Will Close 242 Stores

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After filing for bankruptcy, J.C. Penney has announced plans to close more than 240 stores within the next two years, reducing its brick-and-mortar presence by nearly 30 percent, reports CBS News. The retailer currently operates 846 stores but plans to …

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Lowe’s Reports $16B in Q4 2019 Sales

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Big-box home improvement chain Lowe’s has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019, indicating sales growth compared to the same period in 2018. In total, Lowe’s posted $16 billion in fourth-quarter 2019 sales, up 2.5 percent from …

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