Lululemon Stock Slides After Weak 2026 Outlook Overshadows Q4 Earnings Beat
Lululemon beat Wall Street expectations for Q4, but disappointing forward guidance and a proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson sent shares tumbling.
By Marcus Williams
Store openings, closings, earnings, and strategy
Five Below's Q4 same-store sales surged 13.6%, making it one of the strongest performers in the retail sector as value-focused shoppers continue to drive its momentum.
By Elena Rodriguez
Despite high-profile closures, the retail sector is projecting over 5,500 new store openings in 2026, with discount chains and grocers leading a wave of expansion.
By Priya Sharma
Heritage Grocers Group has named David Hinojosa, a former Vallarta Supermarkets COO with three decades of experience, as its new chief executive following a national search.
By David Kim
Low housing turnover, rising tariffs, and cautious consumers are creating a perfect storm for the home retail sector, where analysts warn that struggling players may not survive the year.
By Priya Sharma
With tariffs, debt pressures, and weakening consumer sentiment converging, analysts have identified a growing list of retailers at elevated risk of bankruptcy in 2026.
By Sarah Chen
Target celebrated the grand opening of its 2,000th store on March 15 in Fuquay-Varina, NC, debuting a food-forward prototype that signals the future direction of the chain.
By David Kim