Pulse Ratings

Pulse Ratings is a credit rating service acutely focused on evaluating the short and long term financial health of retailers.

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@YahooFinance Thank you @YahooFinance for inviting us to participate in your week-long focus on the retail landscape. We were happy to contribute.

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Today, Bed Bath & Beyond provided additional details regarding efforts to strengthen liquidity, supplier relationships, and overall operations. https://t.co/rPvECSbChr

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Conn's reported 2Q results, including a 22% contraction in comparable store sales and operating income eroded 85%. As a result, we are placing the Company's credit rating under review for a potential downgrade ... https://t.co/qZV3B0murP via @PulseRatings

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On September 8, 2022, Pulse Ratings Inc. will be hosting an analyst call to review 2Q retailer results, discuss new guidance, and provide our perspective on what to expect for the duration of 2022, including the important holiday season.
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Canadian Tire Corporation announced its second quarter results on Thursday morning.

Consolidated retail sales were up 9.9% and consolidated comparable sales (excluding Petroleum) were... #retail #retailnews

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This morning, Dillard’s reported their 2Q and year-to-date results.

Net sales plus service charges were $1.618 billion, up from $1.601 billion in 2Q 2021... #retail #retailnews

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The second quarter marked another significant step forward in the resurgence of the industry's recovery from COVID-19. North American industry box office exceeded $2.3 billion during... #retail #retailnews

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Aaron’s business segment SSS was below expectations, declining 6.7% in the second quarter as the high inflation put substantial financial pressure on the lower-income customers it serves... #retail #retailnews

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While the 2Q sales miss was moderate, the EBITDA shortfall was more significant. 2Q22 EBITDA fell to $45.8 million in the important graduation quarter from $85.8 million a year ago and $81 million prior... #retail #retailnews

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Amazon’s 2Q22 sales increased by 7% on top of last-year quarter’s 27% expansion. However, inflationary pressures, higher labor costs, and operational inefficiencies resulted in... #retailnews #retail

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2Q22 sales came in below expectations, with same store sales down 22.3% vs 2Q21, but increased 3.9% versus the comparable period in pre-pandemic fiscal 2019... #retail #retailnews

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Aritzia has recovered well from the pandemic disruption, as reflected by LTM sales of C$1.7 billion compared to C$1.5 billion in FY22 and C$980 million in FY20. Despite the supply chain obstacles...

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Boot Barn attained a double-digit SSS growth in 1Q23, on top of a 79% SSS growth a year ago. BOOT achieved a SSS growth of 66% on a three-year basis...#retail #retailnews

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Albertsons reported a 1Q22 beat to sales and EBITDA and raised guidance for the full year, citing continued inflationary tailwinds on the top line and market share gains. Net sales grew by 9.6% in 1Q21 on a YoY basis, due to a 6.8%... #Retail #retailnews

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Walgreen's U.S. segment remained healthy with positive growth in both retail and pharmacy comps during 3Q22. However, WBA’s Adj. EBITDA margin narrowed to 3.8% in 3Q22 compared to 5.3% a year ago

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From Five Below's IPO in July 2012 to FYE21, the Company has seen tremendous growth. Most importantly, this impressive growth has not compromised its strong balance sheet

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The Aarons Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BrandsMart USA for $230 million.

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Bass Pro Shops: To Acquire Sportsman's Warehouse - Sportsman’s Warehouse has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $18 per share by the Great... https://t.co/TNoqJzEXRP via @PulseRatings #Retail #retailnews #pulseratings

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In the face of a very unique retail environment, Kohl's has effectively managed its inventory levels while pivoting its merchandise mix to better selling items such as athletic, home and toys...#Retail https://t.co/MmLfzwL1ZN via @PulseRatings

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Very interesting article from @Ben_Unglesbee @RetailDive discussing nine retailers to keep an eye on during 2021. Pulse Ratings Inc. was happy to contribute. #Retail #retailnews

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