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FTC Second Request Pushes the Caesars Take-Private Into 2027

FTC Second Request Pushes the Caesars Take-Private Into 2027

by Touch Stone Publishers | Sep 18, 2026

Touch Stone Publishers | Sector Intel Daily | Consumer | Priority 9 The Signal The Fertitta take-private of Caesars will not close on the timetable the market has been pricing. Caesars’ 8-K filed September 17, 2026 discloses that the Federal Trade Commission...
Maximum Fair Price Regulation Cut 125 Basis Points From Walmart’s U.S. Comp

Maximum Fair Price Regulation Cut 125 Basis Points From Walmart’s U.S. Comp

by Touch Stone Publishers | Aug 21, 2026

The Signal Maximum fair price regulation removed roughly 125 basis points from Walmart U.S. comparable sales in the quarter ended July 31, 2026, and Walmart has started reporting a comp line that excludes it. The financial presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to the...

DICK’s Foot Locker Comp Inflection Confirms Athletic Specialty Consolidation

by Touch Stone Publishers | May 29, 2026

Touch Stone Publishers  •  Sector Intel Daily  •  Consumer  •  Priority 9 The Signal The Foot Locker Business posted proforma comparable-store sales of +0.6% in Q1 2026, its first positive comp since Q4 2024, while the Fast...

DICK’s Foot Locker Comp Inflection Confirms Athletic Specialty Consolidation

by Touch Stone Publishers | May 29, 2026

Touch Stone Publishers  •  Sector Intel Daily  •  Consumer  •  Priority 9 The Signal The Foot Locker Business posted proforma comparable-store sales of +0.6% in Q1 2026, its first positive comp since Q4 2024, while the Fast...

DICK’s Foot Locker Comp Inflection Confirms Athletic Specialty Consolidation

by Touch Stone Publishers | May 29, 2026

Touch Stone Publishers  •  Sector Intel Daily  •  Consumer  •  Priority 9The SignalThe Foot Locker Business posted proforma comparable-store sales of +0.6% in Q1 2026, its first positive comp since Q4 2024, while the Fast...
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