Announces Transformation InitiativeSECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands and an industry-leading digital-first model, today announced financial results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. Muhammad Umair, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer said, “This quarter began with operating results that reflected the di ...

Key Takeaways Q2 sales grew 1.9% to $214.3M, beating estimates, with comps up 2.5% y/y for the fifth quarter.North America sales rose 2.1% and comps climbed 4.2%, while international comps slipped 5.5% in Q2.The gross margin improved 130 bps to 35.5%, aided by stronger product margins and occupancy cost leverage.Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved year over year. The bottom line beat the estimate and decline ...

Abercrombie & Fitch retail store, building exterior detail, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. (Photo by: Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesAbercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) has experienced a challenging period. The stock has decreased 35% in the past year, whereas the S&P 500 has increased 17%. What’s causing this decline? A combination of weak guidance, tariff concerns, and inconsistent brand performance.The issue primarily lies wit ...

Second Quarter Comparable Sales Increased 2.5%North American Second Quarter Comparable Sales Increased 4.2%Third Quarter-to-date Comparable Sales up 11.2% LYNNWOOD, Wash., Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories for young men and women, today reported results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025. Net sales for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025 (13 weeks) increased 1.9% to $214.3 million from $210. ...

While artificial intelligence (AI) continue to fuel the market, a specialty retailer has been the superior investment over the last several years.Over the last few years, no theme has captured Wall Street's imagination quite like artificial intelligence (AI). Since AI burst into the mainstream in late 2022, investors have watched several companies climb into the trillion-dollar club. Chief among them is semiconductor giant Nvidia -- whose market value has surged more than twelvefold, making it the most valu ...

Core Viewpoint - Victoria's Secret & Co. will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing conference on September 4, 2025, featuring CEO Hillary Super and CFO Scott Sekella [1]. Company Overview - Victoria's Secret & Co. is a specialty retailer offering modern, fashion-inspired collections, including bras, panties, lingerie, apparel, casual sleepwear, swimwear, lounge, and sport items, as well as prestige fragrances and body care [3]. - The company operates leading brands, Victoria's Secret and PINK, and also includes Adore Me, a technology-driven, digital-first intimates brand catering to women of all sizes and budgets [3]. - Victoria's Secret & Co. employs over 30,000 associates and has approximately 1,380 retail stores across nearly 70 countries [3]. Event Details - A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible afterward [2].

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 28, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary D. Schnierow - Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance J. Christopher Hurt - Chief Operations & Experience Officer Sharon Price John - President, CEO & Director Voin Todorovic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Martin Beder - Small Cap Consumer Research, LLC Gregory Thomas Gibas - Northland Capital Markets, Research Division Keegan Tierney Cox - D.A. Dav ...

Thursday, August 28, 2025Pre-market futures have lots to digest this morning — not only following NVIDIA’s (NVDA) strong Q2 results after the closing bell last night (even if they came in slightly below certain lofty expectations), but with both important economic data and Q2 earnings results having been reported. The Dow is +42 points at this moment, the S&P 500 is -1 point and the Nasdaq is -21.Q2 GDP Improves to +3.3%: Best in Nearly 2 YearsAhead of today’s opening bell, the first revision of Q2 Gross Do ...

Core Insights - Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with earnings and net revenues exceeding expectations and showing year-over-year growth [1][3][8] - Following the earnings announcement, WSM's shares rose by 4.1% in pre-market trading [1] Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $2, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79 by 11.7%, and up from $1.74 in the prior-year quarter [3][8] - Net revenues reached $1.84 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion by 1.1% and growing 2.8% year over year [3][8] - Comparable sales (comps) increased by 3.7%, a significant improvement from a negative 3.3% in the same period last year [3][8] Segment Performance - Comps at Williams-Sonoma increased by 5.1%, while West Elm saw a 3.3% gain, and Pottery Barn Kids and Teens grew by 5.3% [4] - Pottery Barn's comps rose slightly by 1.1%, contrasting with a 7.1% decline in the previous year [4] Operational Highlights - Gross margin improved to 47.1%, up 220 basis points year over year, attributed to higher merchandise margins and supply-chain efficiencies [5] - Selling, general and administrative expenses were 29.2% of net revenues, reflecting a 20 basis point decline year over year [5] - Operating margin expanded by 240 basis points to 17.9%, exceeding the projected margin of 15.3% [6][8] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - As of August 3, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $985.8 million, a decrease from $1.21 billion at the end of fiscal 2024 [7] - Net cash from operating activities for the first half of fiscal 2025 was $401.7 million, down from $473.3 million a year ago, allowing for nearly $280 million returned to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends [7] Future Guidance - WSM raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting annual net revenues to grow between 0.5% and 3.5%, and comparable brand revenue growth expected between 2.0% and 5.0% [9] - Operating margin guidance remains between 17.4% and 17.8%, with long-term expectations of mid-to-high single-digit net revenue growth and operating margins in the mid-to-high teens [10]

Core Insights - Pet Valu, Canada's leading specialty retailer of pet food and supplies, has introduced new lower prices on over 100 popular items to provide better value for pet owners [3][4] - The company has been actively lowering prices since early 2024, having already reduced prices on over 1,000 popular pet products, including its proprietary brands [4] - The newly reduced items include a variety of leading national brands and are marked with "Lower Price. Locked In" signage for easy identification [5] Company Overview - Pet Valu operates over 800 corporate-owned or franchised locations across Canada and has been in business for over 45 years [6] - The company offers more than 10,000 competitively-priced products, including premium and award-winning proprietary brands [6] - Pet Valu is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: PET) [6]