U.S. online spending is experiencing a rebound, spurred by high gas prices, convenient delivery options and a surge in deals following a brief post-pandemic slump, U.S. retailers say. E-commerce sales made up 15.9% of total U.S. retail sales in the first quarter, the highest since they peaked at 16.4% during the height of the pandemic in 2020's second quarter, according to Department of Commerce data. Target said its online sales returned to growth in the first quarter ended May 4 after more than a year of declines.
Stocks like Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY), Walmart, Inc. (WMT), DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (GOOS) and Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) are benefiting despite the retail sector facing challenges.
Target dived after the discount giant missed on earnings and guided lower, citing "pressured" consumers. TJX earnings beat.