Foot Locker's first-quarter profit rose 36%, exceeding Wall Street predictions.

Hibbett Sports Inc. said that its fiscal first-quarter net income increased 24% on higher demand for sneakers and other athletic gear.

Ann Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter net income increased a better-than-expected 5%, boosted by growing sales at its Loft division.

The Buckle Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended April 28 increased 13% to $37.8 million, compared with $33.5 million in the year-ago period, as shoppers spent more in the teen retailer’s stores and online.

The Children's Place reported that net income for the first quarter slid 19% to $23.6 million from $29.1 million last year, but beat Wall Street forecasts and prompted the retailer to raise the low end of its full-year outlook.

Limited Brands Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $124.6 million, compared with $165.2 million in the year-ago period. Results topped Wall Street estimates.

Ross Stores reported that net income for the first quarter surged 21% to $208.6 million, from $173 million in the same period last year.

Stein Mart said that net income for the quarter ended April 28 slid 26% to $11.8 million, compared with $15.9 million in the same period last year.

Action sports retailer Zumiez Inc. reported that profit surged 140% to $4.5 million for the quarter ended April 28, compared with $1.9 million for the year-ago period.

Chico's FAS Inc. said that its fiscal first-quarter net income rose a better-than-expected 17% to 53.6 million in the three months through April 28, compared with $45.9 million a year ago.

Publix Super Markets Inc. announced the promotion of Gino DiGrazia to VP finance.

Staples Inc. said its first-quarter net income fell 6% to $187.1 million, compared to $198.2 million a year ago, hurt by weakness abroad.