Burlington news and trends

HomeGoods Turns off Online Lights to Brighten in-Store Experience
Retail // October 20, 2023

The decision to shut down an online business to prioritize a brick-and-mortar retail strategy might seem counterintuitive. However, there are instances where this move could make perfect sense, driven by factors like inflation and the sensory experience offered by physical stores. HomeGoods announced Wednesday (Oct....

Burlington Shares Tumble After Company Reports Q4 Foot Traffic Drop
Earnings // March 03, 2022

Burlington Stores’ stock price saw a double-digit, pre-market dip Thursday (March 3) triggered by the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report and the announcement that the clothing retailer had seen a decline in foot traffic to its brick-and-mortar stores for the three-month period. Overall, Burlington Stores saw...

Big Retail, Landlords Fight Over Rent At Closed Stores
Retail // April 14, 2020

There are battles brewing between landlords and large company tenants that haven’t paid rent during the coronavirus pandemic, including luminary names like Petco, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Victoria’s Secret, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some other names include office retailer Staples, French luxury conglomerate...

Could TJX, Other Offline Retailers Regret Their eCommerce Abandonment?
Retail // April 09, 2020

It seems like a year ago, but it was actually only March 8 when discount retailer Burlington announced that it was abandoning its admittedly watered-down eCommerce offering. At the time, several analysts and publications (this one included) split their judgment on the move. On one...

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Burlington: Sales Climb 11% as ‘All Income Groups’ Feel Pressure

May 30, 2024
Cost-conscious customers from all income levels are helping drive sales at Burlington Stores. The off-price retailer saw its total sales increase by 11% during the first quarter of the year, according to earnings released Thursday (May 30). Speaking during a call with analysts, CEO Michael O’Sullivan said the uptick came as consumers from “all income […]

Burlington Shares Tumble After Company Reports Q4 Foot Traffic Drop

March 03, 2022
Burlington Stores’ stock price saw a double-digit, pre-market dip Thursday (March 3) triggered by the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report and the announcement that the clothing retailer had seen a decline...

Big Retail, Landlords Fight Over Rent At Closed Stores

April 14, 2020
There are battles brewing between landlords and large company tenants that haven’t paid rent during the coronavirus pandemic, including luminary names like Petco, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Victoria’s Secret, according...