Retail

Lowe's, which named a new CEO this week, is reporting weak profit and revenue numbers for its first quarter.

Lowe’s reported a 1Q profit of $1.19 per share, missing the estimate for $1.22.

Bidding for the decades-old candy maker is set to begin at $15 million.

Candidate in governor’s race opposed gun regulations passed after Parkland shooting.

Technology companies and banks are rising Tuesday morning as U.S. stocks head higher for the second day in a row.

The one-time retail giant is contending with dwindling store traffic and revenue as more shoppers turn to e-commerce options.

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J.C. Penney chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison has resigned, and will lead Lowe’s

The Framingham, Massachusetts-based company's net sales rose to $8.69 billion from $7.78 billion.

Sales at Kohl's stores open for at least 12 months climbed 3.6 percent, compared with the 2.7 percent increase expected by analysts on average.

The average price of regular-grade gasoline in the U.S. jumped 10 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $3.00.

Billionaire was rejected in his offer for bankrupt Toys “R” Us.

Don’t underestimate brick-and-mortar chains, a TD Ameritrade strategist says

Walmart.com wants to sell you everything.

An advocate for U.S. retailers is warning of expensive consequences for American consumers if President Donald Trump’s tariffs on U.S. imports from China are imposed.

The nuptials at England’s Windsor Castle trigger a frenzy of spending.

Walmart is reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue for the first quarter with rising e-commerce sales.

Stock indexes are edging mostly higher in morning trading Thursday, shaking off an early stumble.

J.C. Penney is reporting a first-quarter loss along the lines of what analysts had expected, but also strong revenue.