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Dick’s Sporting Goods to acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods said Thursday it plans to acquire rival Foot Locker as it looks to expand its international presence, win over a new set of consumers and corner the Nike sneaker market.  Under the terms of the agreement, Dick’s will use a combination of cash on hand and new debt to acquire Foot Locker […]

Cava (CAVA) Q1 2025 earnings

A customer exits a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Cava on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales in its latest fiscal quarter, shaking off the malaise the broader restaurant industry has felt as consumers have cut back on dining. The Mediterranean chain said its same-store sales grew 10.8% […]

Walmart to increase some prices due to Trump tariffs

People shop for produce at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025.  Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Price increases are coming soon to a Walmart near you. On Thursday, Walmart CFO John David Rainey warned investors that even the retail giant known for its discounts will have to raise the […]

Bombas taps Jason LaRose as new CEO

Bombas Socks in store. Courtesy: Bombas Bombas founder David Heath is stepping down from his role as CEO as the socks and apparel company looks to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer roots. Bombas President Jason LaRose, a former Under Armour and Equinox executive, will take over as the company’s next CEO effective Thursday. Heath said he […]

Video podcasts are the next big pitch

Jason and Travis Kelce with Dunkin Donuts on the New Heights podcast. Courtesy: Wondery Amazon’s second-ever Upfronts pitch to advertisers this week featured an appearance by NFL champion brothers Jason and Travis Kelce. They weren’t there to hype live football rights. While Amazon’s Prime owns the media rights to the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” games […]

Walmart (WMT) Q1 2026 earnings

People shop at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025.  Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Walmart will report its quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday, as investors and economists gauge the strength of the U.S. consumer and the impact of higher tariffs on the retail industry. Here’s what Wall […]

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