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Burlington Stores records 11 percent sales increase in Q4 2025

US off-price retailer Burlington Stores has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The group reported a significant increase in earnings and sales, driven by robust comparable store sales and successful mitigation of external economic pressures. Fourth quarter performance exceeds...

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Major retailers plan US store growth for 2026: A comprehensive overview

Despite widespread store closures anticipated at the start of 2026, it isn’t all doom and gloom for the US retail industry. In fact, many players still see significant market opportunities, driven by brand acquisitions, robust consumer demand, and a push to capture greater market share. As a result, some are planning ambitious, in some cases...

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Burlington continues roll-out of nationwide store refresh

Off-price retailer Burlington Stores, Inc. is continuing its rollout of its refreshed in-store retail experience. The new and enhanced retail experience includes a new store layout that is designed to improve the shopping experience, with thoughtfully organized aisles and a more open layout to make it easier for customers to find their favorite...

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Burlington Stores shares optimistic outlook after positive Q1

Off-price retailer Burlington Stores, Inc., in its first-quarter results announcement for the period ended May 3, 2025, reported a 6 percent increase in total sales to 2.5 billion dollars, with comparable store sales remaining flat. Net income surged to 101 million dollars or 1.58 dollars per diluted share, up from 79 million dollars or 1.22...

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Burlington's off-price model fuels sales growth

Burlington Stores reported a 5 percent increase in fourth-quarter sales to 3.3 billion dollars, driven by a 6 percent rise in comparable store sales, reflecting strong demand for its off-price model. The company’s net income grew to 267 million dollars or 4.13 dollars per share, while EBITDA increased to 456 million dollars and EBIT to 364...

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Burlington Stores names Shira Goodman to the board of directors

Burlington Stores, the American off-price retailer of high-quality, branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and homeware, named Shira Goodman to its board of directors. Goodman, the former chief executive officer of Staples, Inc., will join the board and its audit committee from January 1, 2025. Prior to Staples, Goodman worked at Bain & Company...

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Burlington Stores records 11 percent sales increase in Q1

Burlington Stores sales increased 11 percent to 2,357 million dollars, while comparable store sales increased 2 percent. Gross margin rate as a percentage of net sales was 43.5 percent for the first quarter, an increase of 120 basis points. Net income rose to 79 million dollars or 1.22 dollars per share, while adjusted net income increased to 91...

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High levels of lead found in accessories sold at off-price retailers

A new report has found high levels of lead in leather and faux leather fashion accessories, including handbags, wallets, shoes, and belts sold at off-price retailers Ross and Burlington. The report, published by nonprofit watchdog the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), traces 13 years of systemic toxic levels found in products sold at Ross...

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Burlington Stores posts increase in Q2 sales and profit

For the second quarter, Burlington Stores, Inc. reported sales increase of 9 percent to 2,170 million dollars, while comparable store sales increased 4 percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The company’s sales for the first six months increased 10 percent, net income increased 126 percent to 64 million dollars or 98 cents per...

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Burlington Stores misses Q1 expectations despite doubling profit

US retailer Burlington Stores missed its own expectations in the first quarter of the year despite doubling net profit and reporting an 11 percent increase in sales. Net sales at the off-price chain increased to 2.13 billion dollars in the three months to April 29 - but the company had expected growth of between 12 percent and 14 percent. On a...

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Burlington Stores' Q3 sales improve 30 percent

For its third quarter, Burlington Stores, Inc. reported a total sales increase of 30 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 to 2,300 million dollars, while comparable store sales increased 16 percent. Commenting on the third quarter results, Michael O’Sullivan, the company’s CEO, stated: With Total Sales up 30 percent in Q3, and up...

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Burlington Stores publishes corporate social responsibility report

US retailer Burlington Stores has published its third annual corporate social responsibility report, revealing the progress it’s made across its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The off-price retailer said Monday it managed to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per operating square foot and per dollar...