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April 24, 2013
Former Walmart exec confirmed Obama’s budget chief

The Senate has voted unanimously to confirm former Walmart Foundation President Sylvia Mathews Burwell as White House budget director, according to a Reuters report.

March 25, 2013
H&M proves to be a fashionable destination

H&M is the fashion retailer that consumers reported visiting for the first time most often, followed by Kohl’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and Forever 21.

March 4, 2013
Walmart exec to become Obama’s budget chief

Walmart Foundation president Sylvia Mathews Burwell will be named director of President Barack Obama’s Office of Management and Budget during a ceremony at the White House scheduled for Monday morning.

February 28, 2013
Chico’s grows profits, Canada expansion planned for 2013

Specialty apparel retailer Chico’s reported strong fourth quarter results and announced plans to debut a new format and enter Canada in 2013.

November 26, 2012
NRF responds to White House report on consumers & retail

The National Retail Federation has issued a statement from president and CEO Matthew Shay on the new White House report, “The Middle-Class Tax Cut’s Impact on Consumer Spending & Retailers.”

November 26, 2012
RILA responds to White House report on fiscal cliff

Retail Industry Leaders Association president Sandy Kennedy has responded to the White House report predicting the massive tax increases consumers could face if policymakers fail to avert the fiscal cliff.

November 20, 2012
Fashion and marketing success formula at Chicos

Surprisingly strong third quarter same store sales growth at Chico’s was attributed to a blend of compelling fall fashion assortments and effective marketing.

April 13, 2012
Dollar General strengthens commitment to military community

Dollar General has pledged its support of the White House’s Joining Forces initiative, which promotes private sector employment for members of the military community.

February 22, 2012
NRF supports tax reform efforts

The National Retail Federation expressed its support for President Obama's proposal for business tax reform, and pledged to work with the White House and Congress to win passage of legislation that would significantly lower rates in order to help retailers and other businesses create jobs.

July 29, 2011
Whole profits at Whole Foods in Q3

While the White House may be working with several retailers to combat so-called food deserts, those who can afford to spend more on their grocery bill are doing just that, helping to drive up profits at Whole Foods.

January 27, 2011
Saving people money so they can live better, in Davos?

First it was Walmart U.S. president and CEO Bill Simon at the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama announcing a healthy food initiative that generated enormous amounts of favorable publicity for the company. Now we get word out of Europe that Walmart president and CEO Mike Duke and Walmart International president and CEO Doug McMillon not only attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, they hosted a breakfast meeting.

December 15, 2010
Gap Foundation head to serve on White House council

Gap Inc. announced that President Obama intends to appoint Bobbi Silten, chief foundation officer at Gap Inc., to serve on the White House Council for Community Solutions.

October 3, 2010
Gap Inc. joins White House initiative to help college students

Gap Inc. announced that it has joined the White House initiative Skills for America’s Future,...

August 15, 2010
Plaid never goes out of style

What do Target, Gap, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, Estee Lauder, DKNY, Armani Exchange,...

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