News

03/03/2011 - 16:32
Rising gas prices not only factor driving supply chain costs
03/03/2011 - 13:51
Winn-Dixie grabs hold of germ-free shopping carts

Ever grab a shopping cart and think about the hundreds of hands and millions of germs that have touched it?

03/03/2011 - 13:43
Inflation, higher fuel prices to drive 2011 grocer gains

Kroger on Thursday beat analysts’ quarterly consensus, posting 46 cents in earnings per share (adjusted for a goodwill impairment charge) that exceeded consensus by 2 cents EPS with higher-than-expected identical-store sales lift of 3.8% (excluding fuel).

03/03/2011 - 13:37
Increased ticket, traffic drives up Pier 1 comps

Pier 1 Imports reported significant gains in fourth-quarter and full-year comps due to increases in average ticket, conversion and traffic.

03/03/2011 - 13:27
Weather, consumer confidence boost Feb. dept. store sales

Sales at Macy’s, JCPenney and Kohl’s surpassed analysts’ estimates in February amid gradually moderating temperatures and rising consumer confidence.

03/03/2011 - 13:15
Most retailers up in February; Limited and Zumiez top apparel segment

Many retailers reported better-than-expected sales in February amid milder mid-month temperatures in many parts of the country.

03/03/2011 - 12:25
Family Dollar stays on course

Family Dollar Stores announced that it will continue to implement its strategic plan.

03/03/2011 - 11:56
New execs named at Zale Corp.

Zale Corp. announced that Jeannie Barsam has been named SVP merchandise planning and allocation, and Toyin Ogun has been named SVP human resources and customer service.

03/03/2011 - 11:29
Grocery gains again fuel Target’s comp growth

February same-store sales at Target advanced 1.8%, thanks to the addition of fresh food and consumables that are part of an aggressive remodeling program causing more people to shop its stores.

03/02/2011 - 17:30
Economy and weather little help at Big 5

The weak sales and profits reported Wednesday by West Coast sporting goods retailer Big 5 weren’t a surprise, as the company had warned Wall Street more than a month ago that financial results would be below expectations.

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