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Scott Olson | Getty ImagesMacy’s posted second-quarter earnings Wednesday that easily topped Wall Street’s expectations, as it said revamped stores helped sales trends.The department store operator also raised its full-year earnings and sales guidance. It now expects adjusted earnings of between $1.70 and $2.05 per share, compared with $1.60 to $2 per share, and revenue between $21.15 billion and $21.45 billion, compared with $21 billion to $21.4 billion.The stock was up more than 10% before the bell.Macy’s had slashed its full-year guidance last quarter and reported uncertainty in sales due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.”We’re just well-positioned right now for…

Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank during Walmart’s multi-week Annual Deals Shopping Event in Burbank Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesHoliday shoppers expect to trim the tree and their spending this upcoming season, according to a survey by consulting firm PwC.Across generations, consumers said they plan to spend an average of $1,552 on holiday gifts, travel and entertainment — which represents a 5% drop from the planned holiday spending average in the year-ago period.Yet the sharpest decline comes from Generation Z, whose members said they plan to spend 23% less on average…