United States Retail

Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) appointed Steve Cirulis as its new chief financial officer and chief strategy officer as part of a broader leadership reset tied to its turnaround plan.

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) plans to ban all vape product sales from its e-commerce platform as early as this week, following pressure from U.S. state attorneys general.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:KDP) disclosed executive changes as it advances plans to separate its beverage and coffee businesses into two standalone companies in early 2027.

Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported total sales of $46.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking an increase from the $45.1 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025.

Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) executed definitive agreements to sell its Pizza Hut restaurant brand for $2.7 billion in the aggregate.

Vince Holding (NASDAQ:VNCE) reported a 10.5% increase in first-quarter net sales to $64 million, driven by expansion across its direct-to-consumer and wholesale segments.

Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ:PLAY) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 5, 2026, reporting revenue of $559.2 million and a comparable store sales decline of 5.4%.

HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan, commonly known as a "poison pill," intended to protect corporate assets against potential hostile takeover attempts.

Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) reported an unexpected rise in profit margins and its first quarterly top-line expansion in over four years, signaling that its comprehensive brand overhaul is beginning to resonate with retail consumers.

The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) reported a net loss for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, reflecting the persistent operational difficulties home furnishings retailers face as sticky inflation and elevated mortgage rates suppress discretionary consumer spending.

The board of directors of Target (NYSE:TGT) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per common share, representing a 1.8% increase over its previous distribution baseline.

Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ:HOFT) reported a return to profitability for its fiscal 2027 first quarter, driven by sharp gross margin expansion and resilient performance across its core segments, even as soft consumer demand continues to drag on top-line retail furniture sales.