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☆ Macy's hasn't closed 150 stores yet. But Target, Kohl's CEOs already smell opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Those companies already count many of Macy's shoppers as their customers, according to an analysis of credit card data by Earnest Analytics. Macy's closures could put as much as $2 billion of market share up for grabs. The department store's net sales were $23.1 billion in the most recent fiscal year, and it said the 150 stores that it's closing account for less than 10% of sales. About 63% of Macy's stores have a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls within a one-mile radius, according to an analysis by Jefferies. Off-price stores also draw a similar customer, which tends to be more affluent.

Persons: Macy's, Justin Sullivan, Brian Cornell, Tom Kingsbury, Maxx, Jefferies, Ross, Earnest, Penney, Tony Spring, Corey Tarlowe, Cornell, Tarlowe, Cos, Mercedes Organizations: Getty, CNBC, Nordstrom, Earnest Analytics, Target, Abercrombie, Fitch, Home Goods, Jefferies, Toyota, Maxx Locations: San Leandro , California, United States, New York, Burlington, U.S

☆ TJX tops earnings estimates as holiday sales jump 13%
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

TJX Cos. on Wednesday said holiday sales jumped 13% as shoppers hunting for deals flocked to the off-price retailer. Excluding an additional week in the quarter, TJX reported earnings per share of $1.12. Sales rose to $16.41 billion, up about 13% from $14.52 billion a year earlier. Over the last year, it raised its sales and profit guidance numerous times. For the full year, it expects earnings per share of $3.94 to $4.02, compared to estimates of $3.88 to $4.40.

Persons: TJX Cos, TJX, Jane Hali Organizations: Maxx, LSEG, Associates Locations: Pinole , California, TJX's, New York , Florida , Texas, California

☆ Stock futures are little changed Tuesday night as investors await fresh inflation data: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 41 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures pulled back 0.04%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.08%. In Tuesday's regular session, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day with small gains, up 0.17% and 0.37%, respectively. The S&P 500 and the Dow are off the highs they just notched late last week, but investors may want to think twice before they aggressively ramp up on equities. On Wednesday, investors will look to earnings results from retailer The TJX Cos. and pharmaceutical name Viatris in the morning.

Persons: Dow, Drew Pettit, hasn't, Cos, Salesforce Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, eBay, Urban Outfitters, Citi

☆ Wall Street will try to maintain AI-fueled momentum in the final week of February, as inflation concerns linger
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In the final week of February, Wall Street will strive to maintain its AI-fueled rally even as economic concerns linger and the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation measure is on deck. But many worry the writing is on the wall for these market leaders as economic and inflation risks linger. The 'lone cloud' of inflation The Fed's preferred inflation gauge will also be released in the week ahead. Investors are concerned that sticky inflation will mean that the Fed will hold onto its higher-for-longer interest rate policy. Next week will also be the final week of February, with stocks headed for another strong month of gains.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Patrick McDonough, Europe's, PGIM's McDonough, McDonough, Charlie Ashley, Dhaval Joshi, Joshi, Ashley, John Williams, TJX Cos Organizations: Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Japan's Nikkei, Catalyst Funds, BCA Research, CPI, PPI, Dow, New, Dallas Fed, Fidelity National Information Services, Richmond Fed, eBay, Enterprise, Cruise Line Holdings, New York Federal Reserve Bank, York, Monster Beverage, Paramount Global, PCE Deflator, Chicago PMI, . Kansas City Fed Manufacturing, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Autodesk, Body, Hormel, PMI, Manufacturing Locations: U.S, Lowe's, Chicago, . Kansas, Michigan

☆ TJ Maxx parent lifts annual sales forecast on steady off-price demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

A TJ Maxx store logo is pictured on a building in North Miami, Florida March 19, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Acquire Licensing RightsNov 15 (Reuters) - TJX Cos (TJX.N) raised its annual sales forecast on Wednesday, boosted by steady demand from budget-conscious customers looking for promotional deals and bargains ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. The discount store operator now expects full-year 2024 comparable store sales to be up 4% to 5%, from its earlier forecast of 3% to 4%. Reporting by Juby Babu and Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh KuberOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: TJ, Carlo Allegri, Cos, Juby Babu, Granth, Shailesh Organizations: TJ Maxx, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: North Miami , Florida, Bengaluru

☆ A mixed picture for retailers as bargain-hunting shoppers pick their spots
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Deborah Mary Sophia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A sale sign greets shoppers at a retail store in Carlsbad, California, U.S., May 25, 2023. Sephora "performed exceptionally well" with strength in North America in the first half of the year, the beauty retailer's owner LVMH (LVMH.PA) said last month. Retailers have also flagged the impact from Americans prioritizing experiences like movies, vacations and concerts over discretionary purchases. Tempered forecasts from sportswear retailers Foot Locker (FL.N) and Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS.N) also added to the mixed picture, with Dick's also citing an increase in organized retail crime and theft at stores. Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj KalluvilaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mike Blake, Edward Jones, Brian Yarbrough, LVMH, Yarbrough, Dick's, Corie Barry, Liza Amlani, We've, Christina Hennington, Deborah Sophia, Sriraj Organizations: REUTERS, Ross Stores, Walmart, Dick's Sporting, Electronics, U.S . Labor Department, Thomson Locations: Carlsbad , California, U.S, North America, Bengaluru

☆ Shoppers are spending big at T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods as Target sales slide
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Cash-strapped consumers may be pulling back on discretionary purchases at Target , but they're spending big on name brands and home goods at off-price TJX Cos. Shares of TJX Cos. reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday, spiking more than 4%. TJX Cos., which runs T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense in the U.S., raised its full-year outlook for comparable store sales, pretax profit margin and earnings per share following the strong quarter. It anticipates pretax profit margin in the range of 10.7% to 10.8%, and earnings per share between $3.66 and $3.72. Even so, TJX's HomeGoods posted a 4% comparable sales increase as consumers still sought out home decor, throw pillows and other furnishings.

Persons: Cash, Cos, Neil Saunders, TJX Cos, Ernie Herrman, TJX's HomeGoods Organizations: Target, Refinitiv Locations: Cos, Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra, U.S

☆ Student loan relief is gone for millions of Americans — here's what it means for retailers
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Biden's plan would have eliminated her remaining student debt balance. KeyBanc's Thomas said the student loan payment pause was yet another pandemic tail wind for retailers. Estimates vary on how much student loan borrowers will pay each month. Kantrowitz said there is little data on how Americans used the money that they did not spend on student debt. He said the student loan changes are modest compared with the pinch that people feel from inflation or the dwindling of pandemic-strengthened savings accounts.

Persons: Brent Lewis, Lenèe Gill, Pell, Gill, KeyBanc's Thomas, Mark Kantrowitz, Kantrowitz, it's, Brett House, Mario Anzuoni Organizations: Old Navy, Denver, Getty, Louisiana State University, Walmart, Nutrition, Bank of America Institute, Columbia, Maxx, TJX Cos Inc Locations: Denver , Colorado, Pasadena , California

☆ T.J. Maxx parent lifts profit view on easing costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 17 (Reuters) - TJX Cos Inc (TJX.N) raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, benefiting from easing cost pressures even as consumers turned cautious on their discretionary spending. The T.J. Maxx parent also missed first-quarter revenue estimates and joined bigger retailer Target Corp (TGT.N) in forecasting a downbeat second quarter as sticky inflation forces consumers to rethink discretionary purchases such as furniture and kitchenware. It also beat expectations for first-quarter profit and maintained its annual sales forecast. TJX now expects 2024 adjusted profit per share between $3.39 and $3.48, compared with its previous range of $3.29 to $3.41. Net sales rose to $11.78 billion in the first quarter, from $11.41 billion a year earlier, missing estimates of $11.82 billion.

☆ Good news for markets next week. Everyone agrees the debt ceiling 'X-date' is not here yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Scott Schnipper | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Good news for markets next week: no default, no credit agency downgrade, no apocalypse. Worrying 2011 precedent Recent history tells investors that stocks will move more violently during a debt ceiling standoff. Retail sales update Debt negotiations aside, investors get updates next week on the state of American consumer spending when April retail sales are reported Tuesday alongside earnings from Home Depot. Deutsche Bank estimates that April retail sales expanded month over month by 0.7%, the market consensus. Credit Suisse is less optimistic, forecasting that April retail sales grew by 0.6%, but, excluding vehicles, were unchanged.

☆ Barclays downgrades a string of retail stocks as its hopes for a V-shaped recovery fade
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Consumers across all income levels are pulling back on spending, according to a Barclays Capital promotions tracker, prompting analyst Adrienne Yih to downgrade a host of retail stocks. However, Yih said, the pace of sales and discounting suggests that this scenario — a V-shaped recovery — is now less likely. FIGS 6M mountain Barclays downgraded Figs shares to underweight from equal weight. Figs shares shed 6%, Canada Goose fell more than 5% and Victoria's Secret was down more than 3%. CPRI YTD mountain Capri shares have fall 31% since the year started.

☆ T.J. Maxx parent sees weak annual profit pressured by rising costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 22 (Reuters) - TJX Cos Inc (TJX.N) forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as the off-price retailer's margins face pressures from persisting supply chain costs and surging inflation. However, TJX has continued to draw in shoppers as it managed to keep its prices lower than other retailers or department stores. The T.J. Maxx parent also posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, benefiting from bargain-hungry but brand-conscious customers turning to off-price stores during the holiday season. Analysts see TJX as one of the more well-positioned off-price retailers which is expected to gain market share in a weakening consumer discretionary environment. Reporting by Aatrayee Chatterjee and Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ TJX sees weak annual profit as costs bite
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 22 (Reuters) - TJX Cos Inc (TJX.N) forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as the off-price retailer's margins take a hit from persisting supply chain costs and inflationary pressures. TJX, which has been battling higher freight and labor costs due to persistent global supply chain disruptions, the Russia-Ukraine war and surging inflation, had selectively increased prices from fiscal 2022 on some products. The discount store operator now expects full-year adjusted profit per share between $3.29 and $3.41, compared with analysts' estimates of $3.57, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. The company's net sales rose to $14.52 billion from $13.85 billion in the fourth quarter, beating analysts' estimates of $14.07 billion. Reporting by Aatrayee Chatterjee and Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Feb 21 (Reuters) - TJX Cos Inc (TJX.N) is likely to see a strong growth in annual sales as inflation pushes bargain-hungry but brand-conscious customers to off-price retailers offering cheaper deals and promotions. A case in point is Nordstrom Inc (JWN.N), which cut its annual profit forecast after its off-price store chain Rack failed to attract people despite heavy discounting due to inventory mismanagement. Jessica Ramirez, analyst at Jane Hali and Associates, said TJX is in tune with what the customer is shopping for and are interested. "TJX is very strong with their assortment ... they have been able to bring a lot of good names into their product offerings," she said. Reporting by Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Aatrayee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun KoyyurOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Nordstrom could use an activist, but Ryan Cohen might not be the right one
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Activist investor Ryan Cohen is building a stake in the department store chain as he looks to shake up its board, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Tritton had once worked at Nordstrom, and Cohen thinks this makes him "conflicted and unqualified" to serve, the Journal report said. JWN 1D mountain Nordstrom shares surged after a report says Ryan Cohen is building a stake in the department store chain. 'Begs for an activist' The department store business hasn't been an easy one as shoppers buy more goods online or look to avoid large malls. The analyst also recalled that El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexico City-based department store operator, holds a 10% stake in Nordstrom.

☆ Yes, there are some products you really should skip at TJ Maxx - but here's a few more you should definitely buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

We consulted a shopping expert and several blogs and online reviews to find the best and worst products at TJ Maxx. Here are 23 products to buy at TJ Maxx and eight to consider skipping. According to the shopping expert Michelle Madhok, TJ Maxx's primary appeal is the opportunity for discovery. Another expert tip is to hit TJ Maxx on Wednesdays, which is when most of the stores restock with new products, Madhok said. With that in mind, here are 23 products to buy at TJ Maxx and eight you should skip.

☆ Some Retailers Are Learning to Love Bulked-Up Inventories
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Liz Young | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

Discount retailers Burlington Stores Inc. and TJX Cos. are among those happy to stock up as other merchants look to off-load goods. “Last year, our store inventories were just too lean going into the spring,” Mr. O’Sullivan said on a Nov. 22 call with analysts. The overall retail sector’s ratio of inventories to sales, a measure of how much companies have in stock compared with what they sell, remains tight by historical standards. The ratio for inventories to sales at those stores was 1.54 in September, up sharply from 1.39 in September 2019, according to Census Bureau figures. The company reported inventories rose 44% in the latest quarter compared with the same period a year earlier.

☆ Retailers’ Holiday Discounts Are Steeper This Year, CFOs Say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Kristin Broughton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Some chief financial officers in the retail sector say markdowns are necessary to start the new year without the drag of excess stock on their shelves. Other CFOs say their companies view the promotional environment as an opportunity to attract more customers. Below is a roundup of retail CFOs’ remarks on this topic during recent earnings calls. All the surveys that we’ve seen would indicate that the value is going to be an important driver for the customer. Historically, we’ve managed a collection of four basic inventory levers: cancellations, [return-to-vendors], push outs and vendor allowances, or VAs.

☆ U.S. retailers take a knock after Target's sales warning
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Medha Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

But shares in Target's larger competitor Walmart (WMT.N) edged up 1.1%, a day after lifting its annual sales and profit forecast as demand for groceries held up despite higher prices. With annual inflation running at 7.7% in October and high interest rates, shoppers are reining in discretionary spending, bad news for retailers that rely on year-end shopping to boost annual sales. U.S. Commerce Department data showed U.S. retail sales improved more than expected after no growth in September. Bucking the retail trend, home improvement chain Lowe's Cos Inc (LOW.N) added more than 4% after raising its annual profit forecast, while discount store operator TJX Cos Inc (TJX.N) bumped up annual same-store sales forecast, rising almost 1%. Walmart, Target shares recover as CPI peaksReporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Bansari Mayur KamdarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ TJX Names John Klinger Chief Financial Officer
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

TJX Cos. on Wednesday said it named John Klinger executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 29, the start of the retailer’s next fiscal year. Mr. Klinger, who joined TJX in 2000 and currently serves as executive vice president and corporate controller, succeeds Scott Goldenberg, who has been chief financial officer of the Framingham, Mass., company since 2012. TJX, the owner of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods among other retailers, said Mr. Goldenberg will continue as senior executive vice president of finance with responsibility for such corporate functions as global communications, risk management, new business development and financial aspects of real estate. Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.comCopyright ©2022 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

☆ Retailer TJX Names New CFO as Sales Decline
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | Colin Kellaher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Mr. Klinger, who joined TJX in 2000, currently serves as executive vice president and corporate controller. U.S. comparable-store sales, which exclude e-commerce sites, fell 2%, driven by a 16% drop in comparable sales for the U.S. homegoods business. For the 2023 fiscal year, TJX forecasts U.S. comparable-store sales to fall 1% to 2%. TJX in August projected a full year decline in U.S. same-store sales of 2% to 3%. This is because they’ve withheld key metrics such as the figures for comparable-store sales, since they weren’t meaningful as a result of store closures brought on by the pandemic, she said.

☆ Holiday bargains will dent retail profits. How investors can avoid taking a beating
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Stifel's research found that consumers plan to spend 9% more this holiday season over 2021. Roughly three-quarters of respondents to a PwC holiday poll indicated they plan to spend the same or more this holiday season. Rather than marking down inventory, companies should hold on to it for the next year if their balance sheets can withstand it, said Siegel. Across the board, many flagship retail stores heavily focused on apparel and footwear like Kohl's and Macy's may struggle to lure customers intent on saving money on discretionary purchases. He points to names heavily focused on electronics and home goods purchased by consumers during the pandemic as one of the weaker areas this holiday season.

☆ 23 products that are worth buying at TJ Maxx — and 8 more you should skip
▼ + stars: | 2020-07-07 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

We consulted a shopping expert and several blogs and online reviews to find the best and worst products at TJ Maxx. Here are 23 products to buy at TJ Maxx and eight to consider skipping. According to the shopping expert Michelle Madhok, TJ Maxx's primary appeal is the opportunity it offers for discovery. Another expert tip is to hit TJ Maxx on Wednesdays, which is when most of the stores restock with new products, Madhok said. With that in mind, here are 23 products to buy at TJ Maxx and eight you should skip.

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