Target Corp. hits the bull's eye in its second quarter, with results that beat the Street on nearly every metric as the retailer’s investments in its stores, online channel and private brands continue to reap benefits.
Urban Outfitters’ second-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates but its revenue fell short amid comp declines at its namesake and Anthropologie divisions.
As the retail industry continues to evolve, CEOs are increasingly being rewarded for innovating and planning for the future instead of simply achieving annual profit goals.
