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Lululemon finishes year strong but warns of slowing U.S. sales
Lululemon Athletica Inc. maintained its momentum in the fourth-quarter reporting earnings and revenue that beat estimates, helped by soaring international sales.
Report: Target upping bonuses for salaried employees
Target Corp.’s salaried employees can expect a bigger bonus this year.

CSA’s Retail Top Women Awards expands to include finance, marketing execs

Chain Store Age is now accepting nominations for its Retail’s Top Women Awards, with two new categories added for 2024: finance and marketing.
NRF: Retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024

U.S. retail sales are expected to rise at a steady but slower pace in 2024 compared to last year.
Three retailers among top 10 most valuable U.S. brands

Apple is back on top.
Chipotle board OKs 50-for-one stock split — one of biggest splits in NYSE history

The board of Chipotle Mexican Grill has approved the first stock split in the company’s 30-year history.
Marc Lore-led food startup raises $700M; plans 90 stores by 2025

Wonder, the food startup founded by the former head of e-commerce at Walmart, has significant new funds and ambitious expansion plans.
Joann files for bankruptcy amid big debt; to go private

Joann Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — with plans for a quick exit.
Dollar General Q4 tops estimates; sales fueled by food, other essentials

Dollar General Corp. reported better-than-expected earnings and sales and issued an upbeat outook as inflation-pressured consumers shopped its stores for low-priced basics.
Dick’s posts ‘incredibly strong’ Q4; plans 'significant' 2024 sq. ft. growth

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported the strongest holiday sales quarter in its history along with earnings that were far ahead of Street estimates.

Lululemon finishes year strong but warns of slowing U.S. sales