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01/27/2011 - 14:02
Rite Aid's same-store sales get a boost

Rite Aid on Thursday morning posted a same-store sales increase of 1.1% for the four weeks ended Jan. 22, including a 2.2% lift across the front-end and growth of 0.6% in pharmacy comparable sales.

01/27/2011 - 13:04
GeoGirl 'makes up' void in tween market

At a press event in New York on Wednesday, Pacific World and Walmart officially took the wraps off a new eco-friendly beauty line for tweens, aptly named GeoGirl.

The line, which has a suggested retail price between $3.98 and $5.98, is launching exclusively at about 1,250 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com beginning in March. The 69-SKU collection includes makeup for face, lips, cheeks and eyes, as well as skin and body care. A GeoGirl website is slated to launch Feb. 24.

01/27/2011 - 12:55
Payless names new chief marketer

Payless ShoeSource announced that Vincent DeSantis has been promoted to SVP and chief marketing officer for Payless, reporting to LuAnn Via, CEO of Payless.

01/27/2011 - 12:38
'Modern Family' star gets exclusive line at Kmart

Kmart, LF USA and Latin World Entertainment Licensing announced the launch of a new lifestyle collection by renowned actress Sofia Vergara.

01/27/2011 - 11:41
Tractor Supply 4Q comp up 13.1%

Tractor Supply Company reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 19.7% to $1.03 billion from $862.5 million in the prior year's fourth quarter.

01/26/2011 - 17:19
Bieber, Osbournes to star in Best Buy Super Bowl spot

Best Buy has confirmed appearances by Grammy Nominated, Pop/R&B sensation, Justin Bieber, and rock’s most iconic couple, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, in the retailer’s first ever commercial to air during the Super Bowl.

01/26/2011 - 17:10
NRF welcomes President Obama's recognition of retail's role in job creation

The largest retail trade association on Wednesday said that President Obama's State of the Union address recognized the industry's role in job creation.

01/26/2011 - 16:44
Candies gets sweet with Vanessa Hudgens

Iconix Brand Group has unveiled its spring 2011 multi-media advertising and marketing campaign featuring actress Vanessa Hudgens for its junior brand, Candie's. Candie's is sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores nationwide and Kohls.com.

01/26/2011 - 16:30
Sherwin-Williams sales up 18% for Q4

Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams reported fourth-quarter net income of $72.9 million, up 11.6% from $65.3 million reported for the same period last year.

01/26/2011 - 16:13
Lowe's shakes up in-store staffing

Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe's will eliminate positions between assistant manager and manager, and hire part-time workers for the busy weekends.

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