Chains deploy stealthy technology to combat retail theft with mixed results
US hardware retailer says customers are becoming more uneasy about the economy
Acquisition of building products supplier SRS Distribution will greatly expand company’s reach among contractors and builders
And high-yield: not scary, but not tempting
World’s biggest retailer reports solid fourth quarter but forecasts miss Wall Street estimates
Retail giants continue to raise wages for frontline staff amid cautious outlook
The nonagenarian co-founder of the DIY chain laments the lack of risk taking in today’s business world
World’s largest retailer provides less gloomy outlook while DIY chain reports record earnings
Retailer predicts growth will slow this year after forecast-beating holiday quarter
Big US retailers buoyed as consumers open wallets in face of inflationary pressure
Spending on homes should remain elevated for some years to come
Americans are still spending on home remodelling even as Covid restrictions ease
Walmart, Macy’s and Home Depot boosted by stimulus spending and easing of restrictions
Businesses borrow $50bn in two days with Home Depot among those tapping bondholders
Retailers gain as economic data show signs of weakness in broader US consumer spending
Acquisition by biggest home improvement chain reunites businesses split 13 years ago
While many retailers are reeling, Home Depot and Lowe’s draw consumers across the country
World’s largest home improvement retailer offers rare bright spot as housebound shoppers splash out on renovations
The US’s two biggest home improvement retailers offer very different prospects
Parcel delivery company splits role of chairman and chief executive officer
Concerns raised about consumer spending ahead of critical holiday shopping season
Gap between retail winners and losers will widen as the holiday season begins
Stock looks a good fixer-upper for investors, despite a modest slowdown
Home improvement retailer dims expectations on US-China trade skirmish and lumber prices
Shares sink 11 per cent as doubts emerge over group’s ability to take on Home Depot
