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Gap Inc. (GAP) Q3 2025 Earnings: Sales Rise 3% as Retailer Raises Outlook Ahead of Holiday Season

Gap Inc. (GAP) Q3 2025 Earnings: Sales Rise 3% as Retailer Raises Outlook Ahead of Holiday Season

SAN FRANCISCO — November 20, 2025 — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP), the parent of Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, reported third‑quarter fiscal 2025 results that showed steady sales growth, stronger same‑store performance and a higher full‑year outlook, even as tariffs and a weak Athleta business weighed on profit.  Gap Inc.+1 Key takeaways Third‑quarter numbers at a glance Gap’s third quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended November 1, delivered net sales of about $3.9 billion, up 3% year over year, slightly ahead of the company’s own expectations and Wall Street forecasts. Comparable sales grew 5%, marking seven straight quarters of
20 November 2025
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Walmart Q3 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Holiday Shoppers Hunt for Deals

Walmart Q3 Earnings Beat Forecasts as Holiday Shoppers Hunt for Deals

Walmart’s latest quarterly results landed just as the 2025 holiday shopping season kicks into gear — and together they paint a clear picture of the American consumer: still spending, but laser‑focused on value. On Thursday, Walmart reported stronger‑than‑expected sales and raised its full‑year outlook, even as many households feel squeezed by high prices and a cooling job market. At the same time, the retail giant is rolling out aggressive Black Friday discounts and ultra‑cheap holiday meal bundles, positioning itself as the go‑to destination for shoppers trying to stretch every dollar. Stock Titan+2mint+2 Inside Walmart’s Q3: Big Sales, Bigger Signal About
20 November 2025
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Target Shocks Workers: 1,000 HQ Jobs Cut Before Christmas – Retail Giant’s Woes Deepen

Target (TGT) Q3 2025 Earnings: EPS Beat, Sales Miss and Holiday Price War Weigh on the Stock

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) reported third‑quarter 2025 results today, November 19, posting better‑than‑expected earnings per share but another decline in sales as cautious U.S. shoppers traded down and pulled back on discretionary purchases. Revenue came in slightly below Wall Street forecasts, and shares fell in response, even as management rolled out aggressive holiday discounts and a larger investment plan to revive growth.  Target Corporation+2Reuters+2 As of early afternoon U.S. trading, TGT stock was hovering in the mid‑$80s, down roughly 2–3% on the day, after dropping more than 3% in pre‑market trading following the release.  Investing.com+1 Target Q3 2025 Earnings at
19 November 2025
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TJX Q3 FY26 Earnings Beat: T.J. Maxx Owner Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast as Bargain Shoppers Flock to Off‑Price Deals

TJX Q3 FY26 Earnings Beat: T.J. Maxx Owner Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast as Bargain Shoppers Flock to Off‑Price Deals

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the off‑price powerhouse behind T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and TK Maxx, posted stronger‑than‑expected third‑quarter Fiscal 2026 results and raised its full‑year profit outlook again, underscoring how inflation‑weary shoppers continue to trade down to value retailers. Business Wire+2Reuters+2 Net sales climbed to about $15.1 billion in Q3 FY26, up roughly 7% year over year, while consolidated comparable sales grew 5%, comfortably ahead of both the company’s own plan and Wall Street expectations. Diluted earnings per share rose around 12% to $1.28, beating analyst estimates of roughly $1.22–$1.23. Pretax profit margin widened to 12.7%, also above
19 November 2025
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Costco (COST) Stock Today: Jim Cramer Stays Bullish as $25 Membership Deal, Holiday Savings and 13F Filings Put the Retailer in Focus – November 16, 2025

Costco (COST) Stock Today: Jim Cramer Stays Bullish as $25 Membership Deal, Holiday Savings and 13F Filings Put the Retailer in Focus – November 16, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is back in the headlines this weekend as investors and shoppers digest a mix of fresh news: Jim Cramer publicly reaffirmed his long‑term bullish view on the stock, several institutional investors disclosed notable changes to their Costco positions, and the warehouse giant rolled out an aggressive holiday membership deal that effectively drops the entry‑level membership price to just $25 for new members. MarketBeat+3Finviz+3Better Homes & Gardens+3 At the same time, Costco is leaning into Black Friday–style promotions and a member savings event that ends today (Nov. 16), just weeks after reporting robust fourth‑quarter results and
16 November 2025
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Dillard’s (DDS) Surges After Q3 Beat: EPS $8.31 on $1.47B Sales, Comps +3%; Plano Willow Bend Exit Confirmed — November 13, 2025

Dillard’s (DDS) Surges After Q3 Beat: EPS $8.31 on $1.47B Sales, Comps +3%; Plano Willow Bend Exit Confirmed — November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025 — Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) jumped sharply today after the department store chain reported stronger‑than‑expected fiscal third‑quarter results and continued share repurchases. Intraday, shares were up more than 16% as investors reacted to better sales, wider margins, and a steady cadence of buybacks heading into the holiday season. Nasdaq Earnings at a glance What powered the quarter Dillard’s said retail gross margin improved to 45.3% from 44.5% a year ago, with strength in ladies’ accessories & lingerie, juniors’ & children’s apparel, and ladies’ apparel. Inventory ended the quarter up 2% year over year. Operating expenses were $440.4
13 November 2025
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Verizon Stock Takes a Hit: Analyst Downgrade and CEO Shake-Up Rattle Investors

Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Dan Schulman Accelerates Restructuring—Retail Franchising and Management Layoffs Could Begin Next Week

Published: November 13, 2025 Verizon Communications is preparing its largest workforce reduction on record, planning to eliminate roughly 15,000 positions—about 15% of its staff—as part of a sweeping restructuring under newly appointed Chief Executive Dan Schulman. The move is aimed at lowering costs and reversing subscriber erosion in a maturing U.S. wireless market. Verizon shares ticked higher on the reports. Reuters+1 What’s happening now People familiar with the plan say announcements could come as soon as next week. The cuts are expected to land primarily on non‑union management ranks, affecting more than 20% of that group. Several dozen company‑owned retail
13 November 2025
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McConnell’s Hemp Crackdown Collides With Retail THC Boom: Big Brands, 39 AGs, and Congress Face a ‘Hemp War’ (Nov. 6, 2025)

McConnell’s Hemp Crackdown Collides With Retail THC Boom: Big Brands, 39 AGs, and Congress Face a ‘Hemp War’ (Nov. 6, 2025)

Why this matters now The seven‑year experiment that legalized hemp (2018 Farm Bill) has morphed into a high‑stakes fight over hemp‑derived intoxicants such as delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA and other cannabinoids. Today, big CPG and alcohol interests publicly pressed Congress to close the “hemp loophole,” while states tightened rules or imposed temporary bans. At the same time, major retailers are normalizing low‑dose THC beverages on mainstream shelves—accelerating a consumer trend that regulators haven’t caught up with. Marijuana Moment+3Marijuana Moment+3Just Drinks+3 What changed today Big brands step in. The Consumer Brands Association (CBA)—whose member list includes household names—asked lawmakers to adopt appropriations
6 November 2025
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Inside the $13.1B Halloween Boom: Record Spending, Candy Bankruptcies, and Surprising Trends

Inside the $13.1B Halloween Boom: Record Spending, Candy Bankruptcies, and Surprising Trends

Below we unpack these developments in detail, citing industry experts, recent news, and the latest data on retail performance, consumer behavior, and cultural trends in the Halloween 2025 season. Record Spending Across Retail Categories The National Retail Federation’s 2025 consumer survey (conducted by Prosper Insights) confirms record spending this Halloween. Total consumer spending is projected at $13.1 billion nrf.com – a 13% jump over 2024 and the highest ever. Costs per household have climbed too: the average spender anticipates $114.45 this year (up nearly $11 from 2024) nrf.com. The breakdown of categories shows broad growth: consumers will spend an estimated
31 October 2025
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Retail Shock: Target Slashes 1,800 Jobs — Is the Economy in Danger?

Retail Shock: Target Slashes 1,800 Jobs — Is the Economy in Danger?

Target’s Major Layoff Plan Target’s management disclosed the cuts in a memo to employees on Oct. 23. The moves mainly affect corporate and managerial roles — store and supply-chain workers are untouched reuters.com. Fiddelke, a 20-year veteran who takes over from CEO Brian Cornell next year, wrote that Target has “too many layers and overlapping work” that have made it “harder to bring ideas to life,” so simplifying the structure was essential reuters.com businessinsider.com. He asked Minneapolis HQ staff to work from home the following week as changes are implemented. Target says those losing jobs will be paid through early
28 October 2025
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Target Stock Crash: Shares Dive to Multi-Year Lows Amid CEO Shakeup and Retail Woes

Target Stock Crash: Shares Dive to Multi-Year Lows Amid CEO Shakeup and Retail Woes

Market Snapshot: Price and Performance As of mid‑October 2025, Target’s stock remains under heavy pressure. At the close on Oct. 22, 2025, TGT was about $94 stockinvest.us, with the stock hovering just above its 52-week low (≈$85). TradingView reports TGT at $94.25 USD on Oct. 23, up ~0.2% on the day tradingview.com, but still far below last year’s highs. This leaves TGT down roughly 35% for 2025 nasdaq.com. By comparison, Walmart’s stock has climbed about +18% year‑to‑date nasdaq.com and Costco’s about +3% reuters.com, underscoring Target’s relative weakness. Target’s forward P/E is near 12–13x, well below historical norms and peers investing.com
23 October 2025
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Costco Stock Surges Amid Retail Gloom – Will $900+ Shares Keep Climbing?

Costco Stock Dips After Rally – Analysts Still See Upside Ahead

COST Stock Slips as Market Pauses Near Highs Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 – Costco’s stock is edging lower today after a steady three-day climb. By midday, COST traded around $939, off about 0.6% from Wednesday’s close statmuse.com. The slight pullback comes as broader U.S. markets take a breather near record highs – the Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit fresh peaks this week, though the Nasdaq lagged on some mixed tech earnings ts2.tech ts2.tech. Costco’s modest dip follows a +0.8% gain yesterday and reflects a bit of profit-taking after the stock’s recent rebound. Last week, Costco shares briefly slid to
23 October 2025
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