One reason Lowes and Home Depot had rocky Q1 earnings: Check the weather (and store locations) While Home Depot mentioned weird February weather patterns affecting sales, Lowe's, a company that missed earnings this morning, didn't despite having a bigger exposure to affected regions. James Mattone 5.22.19 1:38 PM Markets
Should auld stores syne be forgot? Sears, Toys R Us, and more 2018 retail apocalypse casualties At the end of 2018, we look at the notable businesses that were lost in some capacity during 2018, and the footprints they leave behind. James Mattone 12.28.18 10:01 PM Markets
Lowe's store closures, jobs decline hits California the hardest For Lowe's, four California store closures among the 51 it announced Monday shows a further decline in its once rosy relationship with the Sunshine State. James Mattone 11.5.18 8:04 PM Markets