Dillard’s
Walmart’s Real Estate Strategy: Owning and Redeveloping Shopping Centers
The Bentonville-based company has spent $118 million this year to buy three shopping centers, joining a trend of retailers becoming landlords rather than just tenants. read more >
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Dillard’s Stock Soars After Reporting Rising Q3 Profit and Sales
Earnings per share crushed Wall Street expectations as sales in women's and children's apparel increased significantly. read more >
Miles Stephens and Bill Dillard III Talk Strategy and Innovation at Onward FX Panel
Two of Arkansas' biggest legacy companies are focused on empowering employees, building trust and pursuing long-term value. read more >
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Dillard’s Stock Hits New High as Q2 Sales Rise, Income Dips
Sales were led by juniors’ and children’s apparel and ladies’ accessories and lingerie. read more >
Dillard’s Looks to Move Incorporation from Delaware to Texas
The company cited Texas' predictable statute-based law, favorable tax laws and lower franchise tax liabilities as key factors in the decision. read more >
Dillard’s Q1 Income Falls 9% but Tops Wall Street Forecasts
CEO William T. Dillard II said the quarter was "relatively good" in light of "the prevailing economic uncertainty." read more >
Warren Stephens, Mike Huckabee Take Diplomatic Posts, Disclose Financial Holdings
Warren Stephens stepped down from key business roles and disclosed extensive financial holdings to become U.S. ambassador to the U.K., while Mike Huckabee made similar moves before his confirmation as ambassador to Israel. read more >
Total Compensation Falls Sharply for Dillard Family Members
Profits fell for the Little Rock-based department store chain in fiscal 2024 due to rising operating expenses, slightly lower sales and tighter margins. read more >
Dillard’s Donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House Charities
With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has donated more than $16 million to local Ronald McDonald House Charities programs since 1994. read more >
Dillard’s Announces Special Dividend, Marking Largest Payout in Company History
Dillard’s Inc. will pay a record $25 per share dividend in January, totaling millions for family members. Despite a 19.76% profit drop, the family controls the company. read more >
Dillard’s Focuses on Margins, Expense Control as Q3 Profit Falls Nearly 20%
The results still beat Wall Street forecasts. Shares of the company jumped more than 10% Thursday morning. read more >
Dillard’s Retail Sales Fall 3% in Q2, Profit Drops 43%
Dillard’s CEO William T. Dillard II said rising expenses squeezed profitability. "We are working to address this," he said. read more >
Dillard’s Highlights Stock Performance at Annual Shareholders Meeting
For the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 3, the shareholder return was $620 million. read more >
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Dillard’s Sales Down 1% in Q1
It's the company's fifth straight quarter of falling sales, though the results still beat Wall Street expectations for the period. read more >
Dillard’s Sales Down 5% in Q4, Fiscal Year
CEO William T. Dillard II said that considering the "weak consumer environment," the results were respectable. read more >
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Dillard’s Highlights COVID Recovery at Annual Shareholders Meeting
CEO William Dillard II touted a $1.8 billion return for shareholders over the past three years. read more >
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EEOC Sues Dillard’s for Firing Employee After Discrimination Complaint
The suit alleges that the department store chain retaliated against a high-performing Black employee. read more >
Total Compensation Climbs for Dillard Family Members
Most of the increase was tied to a rise in the value added to top executives' pension funds. read more >
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Dillard’s Reports Lower Net Income, Flat Sales in Q2
Still, earnings per share rose 5.6% in the quarter to $9.30. read more >
CDI Contractors Chief Lloyd Garrison Retiring; Mark Beach Named Next CEO
Garrison will remain with the company as chairman for a period of time. read more >