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05/03/2013 - 11:26
Walgreens April sales solid despite front-end dip

Walgreens posted April sales of $6 billion, an increase of 3.8% as compared to the same month in fiscal 2012. Total front-end sales decreased 2.9%, while comparable store front-end sales decreased 4.3%.

05/02/2013 - 17:20
Tractor Supply Co. increases dividend

Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, has announced that its board increased the company's quarterly cash dividend 30% to $0.26 per share of the company's common stock, up from the previous $0.20 per share.

05/02/2013 - 14:45
Build-A-Bear-Workshop solid in Q1

Build-A-Bear Workshop reported increased net income and sales the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter a year earlier, despite closing some stores. The retailer’s adjusted net income rose to $2.3 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $500,000 in the first quarter of last year.

05/02/2013 - 14:33
Sears Holding shifts focus to omni-channel

Among the highlights of the first Sears Holdings shareholder meeting since Edward Lampert became chairman and CEO were details on the company's progress in combining its brick-and-mortar and online businesses.

05/02/2013 - 13:36
Kroger prepares Cinco de Mayo fiesta

Kroger announced plans to host the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Southeast at Fiesta Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park this Sunday.

05/02/2013 - 13:19
Barneys to feature pop art icon inspired collection

Luxury specialty retailer Barneys has partnered with the estate of Roy Lichtenstein and Art Production Fund to launch a limited-edition collection of home goods, available exclusively at stores this summer.

05/02/2013 - 11:42
Easter bunny, new generics affect Rite Aid comps

Rite Aid's same-store sales decreased 4% in April compared with April 2012 due to an earlier Easter and introductions of new generic drugs, the retail pharmacy chain said.

05/01/2013 - 17:22
NRF Foundation launches industry research site

The NRF Foundation, the careers and education division of the National Retail Federation, has launched a Retail Insight Center, a website designed to serve as a resource for researching industry, government, economic and consumer trends within the retail industry.

05/01/2013 - 17:11
Despite cool weather Jones Group reports Q1 profit

The Jones Group Inc. returned to a profit in the first quarter, but sales were hampered by unseasonably cool weather.

05/01/2013 - 17:03
Big Q1 for Big 5

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported upticks in net income, sales and same store sales for first quarter fiscal 2013. Net income grew from $156,000 to $7.5 million.

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