CATO

The U.S. Retail – Apparel and Shoes industry is seeing selective growth, supported by resilient consumer spending, rising demand for performance footwear, comfort-driven styles, denim and other functional categories. Product innovation, premiumization and growing health and fitness awareness are supporting technical footwear and athleisure, while digital and direct-to-consumer expansion is widening customer reach.

CATO's Q2 earnings per share and sales decline year over year as weaker consumer spending, lower merchandise margins and occupancy-cost deleverage weigh on results.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $1.1 million or $0.06 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, compared to net income of $6.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025.

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Kennedy to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2026.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported net income of $9.3 million or $0.47 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026, compared to net income of $3.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.

CATO's strong value positioning, strategic store locations, and efficient sourcing model drive consistent demand, while data-driven operations and customer programs support margins.

Improved cost controls and higher margins help Cato narrow losses on a year-over-year basis in Q4, even as softer sales and cautious consumer demand remain ongoing challenges.