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11/13/2012 - 14:31
Dick's Sporting Goods profit jumps 21% in Q3

Dick's Sporting Goods reported Tuesday that net income for the quarter ended Oct. 27 surged 21% to $50.1 million, compared with $41.5 million in the same period last year.

11/13/2012 - 14:13
Improved housing market boosts Home Depot's Q3

An improved housing market boosted Home Depot in its latest quarter, as the home improvement retailer reported Tuesday that net income for the third quarter rose to $947 million from $934 million in the year-ago period.

11/13/2012 - 13:59
Study: Consumers ready to splurge on luxury items

Survey results released by Accenture found that half of U.S. consumers are likely to make a small luxury purchase in the next six months, including 53% who are likely to purchase specialty food or drinks, 48% to purchase luxury clothing and 48% to purchase luxury personal care products.

11/13/2012 - 13:53
Consumers becoming more optimistic about economy

Experian Marketing Services said that its Consumer Expectation Index shows an increasing optimism about the economy.

11/13/2012 - 13:47
ShopperTrak forecasts the 10 best holiday shopping days

ShopperTrak released a forecast on Tuesday that indicates certain days during the holiday shopping season will be quieter than others. The "10 best days to shop," according to ShopperTrak, are those with the least amount of foot traffic in stores.

11/13/2012 - 13:40
Harvey Norman deploys Lyris for digital marketing

Digital marketing solution-provider Lyris said that Australian retailer Harvey Norman has selected and deployed Lyris' digital marketing platform to increase online conversions and lead generation for the company's 180 retail stores.

11/13/2012 - 12:58
Foot Locker unveils new fitness concept for women

Foot Locker announced the introduction of SIX:02, an elevated retail concept featuring fitness apparel and athletic footwear for women.

11/13/2012 - 12:51
Survey: Most consumers think best deals offered on Thanksgiving weekend

Survey results released Tuesday by PriceGrabber found that 71% of consumers believe that retailers offer better deals during Thanksgiving weekend than they do during the rest of the winter holiday shopping season, up from 58% in 2011.

11/13/2012 - 12:43
Saks reports Q3 profit growth

Saks Inc. reported Tuesday that net income for the third quarter climbed 27.2% to $22.6 million, compared with $17.8 million in the same period last year.

11/12/2012 - 19:56
J.C. Penney to celebrate Black Friday with its ‘only sale’ of the year
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