Lawson faces privatization bid from KDDI

Lawson faces privatization bid from KDDI

A customer exits a Lawson Inc. convenience store in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Japan’s third-largest convenience store chain Lawson surged 18% it received an offer to go private. The offer would see conglomerate Mitsubishi and mobile carrier KDDI jointly manage the convenience store chain, … Read more

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) earnings Q3 2024

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) earnings Q3 2024

E.l.f. Beauty, the viral cosmetics brand beloved by young consumers, raised its guidance for the third time in a row on Tuesday after it posted 85% sales growth during its holiday quarter. The company saw torrid revenue growth even as it faced tough comparisons. The jump came on the heels of a 49% sales increase … Read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Q4 2023 earnings

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Q4 2023 earnings

People visit a Chipotle restaurant on February 09, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv, are expecting: Earnings per share: $9.75 expected Revenue: $2.49 billion expected … Read more

New consumer brands grab market share in China, South Korea: Bain & Co

New consumer brands grab market share in China, South Korea: Bain & Co

Customers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China’s Shandong province on Jan 12, 2024.  Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images The rise of online shopping, social media and easier access to factories are driving the growth of new consumer brands in parts of Asia — putting pressure on traditional industry giants. … Read more

McDonald’s and Starbucks blame Israel-Hamas war for slower sales

McDonald’s and Starbucks blame Israel-Hamas war for slower sales

People dit at McDonald’s outdoor seating after going out on a Saturday night along Rothschild Street on June 11, 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel.  Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images McDonald’s and Starbucks, two of the biggest U.S. restaurant companies, both said the Israel-Hamas war hurt their sales at the end of last year. Shares of … Read more

McDonald’s (MCD) Q4 2023 earnings

McDonald’s (MCD) Q4 2023 earnings

Visitors are attending a New Year event held by McDonald’s in Shanghai, China, on January 25, 2024.  Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images McDonald’s is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Monday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv, are expecting: Earnings per share: $2.82 expected … Read more

Costco, TJX crushed rivals in high inflation. What happens as prices ease?

Costco, TJX crushed rivals in high inflation. What happens as prices ease?

Costco and TJX Companies should be able to manage the emerging transition to deflation by leveraging their deep value propositions to get customers to buy more. As inflation headwinds continue to ease, and perhaps at some point become tailwinds, their competitors will be able to better compete on price. So, Costco and TJX-owned T.J. Maxx, … Read more

McDonald’s launches ‘Best Burger’ ahead of earnings report

McDonald’s launches ‘Best Burger’ ahead of earnings report

A man drinks a coke and eats a Big Mac at a McDonald’s in Cologne, Germany, on May 25, 2015. Oliver Berg | picture alliance | Getty Images McDonald’s has upgraded its burgers — but it’s unclear if its sales will get the same boost. The fast-food giant has outperformed its rivals in recent quarters, … Read more

Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over for Jeff Gennette

Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over for Jeff Gennette

Tony Spring speaks at an event unveiling the Macy’s new women’s apparel brand, On 34th, in July. Spring is former CEO of Bloomingdale’s and begins as Macy’s CEO in February 2024, succeeding longtime Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette, right. Melissa Repko | CNBC Inside its headquarters in New York City’s Herald Square, Macy’s got ready to … Read more

What Walmart’s new focus on employee stock means for the labor market

What Walmart’s new focus on employee stock means for the labor market

Friday’s huge jobs number showed that the labor market remains highly competitive, with wage increases outpacing expectations, and the retail industry third among those with net job gains. It’s no surprise then that the biggest retailer, Walmart, is increasing its efforts to attract and retain workers. But what’s interesting is a new carrot that it … Read more