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May 16, 2012
Hawaiin boutique owner wins top prize in NRF's 'This is Retail' contest

Tanna Dang, co-owner of the Eden in Love boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii was awarded the top $25,000 prize in the National Retail Federation’s inaugural “This is Retail” video contest.

May 16, 2012
Hawaiin boutique owner wins top prize in NRF's 'This is Retail' contest

Tanna Dang, co-owner of the Eden in Love boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii was awarded the top $25,000 prize in the National Retail Federation’s inaugural “This is Retail” video contest.

May 16, 2012
Target tops earnings view even after earlier increase

First quarter earnings at Target exceeded a profit forecast the company increased last month after a strong start to the quarter.

May 16, 2012
Target tops earnings view even after earlier increase

First quarter earnings at Target exceeded a profit forecast the company increased last month after a strong start to the quarter.

May 15, 2012
Kohl’s, Nordstrom, Target and Walgreens tops in Harris poll

Kohl’s, Nordstrom and Target ranked first in their categories in a new survey by Harris Interactive. The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study surveyed Americans about brands across several retail segments, revealing which brands prompted them to open their hearts—and consequently—their pocketbooks.

May 14, 2012
New chairman named at Best Buy, results of Dunn investigation revealed

A new era is emerging at Best Buy as the company tries to come back from the fallout over disgraced former CEO Brian Dunn and re-establish itself is the dominant player in the CE space.

May 14, 2012
New chairman named at Best Buy, results of Dunn investigation revealed

A new era is emerging at Best Buy as the company tries to come back from the fallout over disgraced former CEO Brian Dunn and re-establish itself is the dominant player in the CE space.

May 14, 2012
Walgreens launches retail job training program for people with disabilities

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Monday launched its national Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative, an in-store training program designed to help people with disabilities gain retail and customer service skills that works closely with community organizations and vocational rehabilitation agencies to train and develop candidates.

May 14, 2012
Walgreens launches retail job training program for people with disabilities

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Monday launched its national Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative, an in-store training program designed to help people with disabilities gain retail and customer service skills that works closely with community organizations and vocational rehabilitation agencies to train and develop candidates.

May 10, 2012
ComScore: Q1 online retail spending rose 17%

ComScore reported that online retail spending reached $44.3 billion for first quarter 2012, up 17% from the year-ago period.

May 10, 2012
ComScore: Q1 online retail spending rose 17%

ComScore reported that online retail spending reached $44.3 billion for first quarter 2012, up 17% from the year-ago period.

May 10, 2012
They did their time, now forgive the crime

See what happens when a company develops a reputation as a fair-minded employer and a leader in hiring practice. Labor rights groups want more, and to get their way they march on Target’s headquarters this week. Read more.  

May 10, 2012
They did their time, now forgive the crime

See what happens when a company develops a reputation as a fair-minded employer and a leader in hiring practice. Labor rights groups want more, and to get their way they march on Target’s headquarters this week. Read more.  

May 10, 2012
What Target’s annual meeting venue says about CityTarget future

Target’s annual shareholders’ meeting will be held June 9 in downtown Chicago at the location of a soon-to-open CityTarget store on State Street. The venue is an interesting choice that speaks volumes about the potential for the new urban format.

May 10, 2012
What Target’s annual meeting venue says about CityTarget future

Target’s annual shareholders’ meeting will be held June 9 in downtown Chicago at the location of a soon-to-open CityTarget store on State Street. The venue is an interesting choice that speaks volumes about the potential for the new urban format.

May 3, 2012
Major Walmart shareholder urges rejection of key board members at annual meeting

It’s looking like Walmart’s upcoming annual meeting is going to be a bittersweet affair as the company observes its 50th anniversary against the backdrop of an unfolding Mexican bribery scandal and an appeal from a major shareholder this week urging a no vote on five board members.

May 3, 2012
Major Walmart shareholder urges rejection of key board members at annual meeting

It’s looking like Walmart’s upcoming annual meeting is going to be a bittersweet affair as the company observes its 50th anniversary against the backdrop of an unfolding Mexican bribery scandal and an appeal from a major shareholder this week urging a no vote on five board members.

May 3, 2012
Whole Food Q2 profit surges 31%; on track to open 24 to 27 stores

In what it called the best quarter in its 32-year history, Whole Foods Market’s second-quarter profit jumped nearly 31% on stronger sales.

May 3, 2012
Whole Food Q2 profit surges 31%; on track to open 24 to 27 stores

In what it called the best quarter in its 32-year history, Whole Foods Market’s second-quarter profit jumped nearly 31% on stronger sales.

May 1, 2012
Ahead of annual meeting, Sears predicts Q1 income growth

Ahead of its annual shareholders' meeting, Sears Holdings has provided first-quarter guidance calling for net income between $155 million and $195 million (between $1.46 and $1.84 per diluted share from continuing operations) versus a net loss from continuing operations of $165 million ($1.53 loss per diluted share from continuing operations), for the first quarter in 2011.

May 1, 2012
Ahead of annual meeting, Sears predicts Q1 income growth

Ahead of its annual shareholders' meeting, Sears Holdings has provided first-quarter guidance calling for net income between $155 million and $195 million (between $1.46 and $1.84 per diluted share from continuing operations) versus a net loss from continuing operations of $165 million ($1.53 loss per diluted share from continuing operations), for the first quarter in 2011.

April 27, 2012
Safeway CEO to analysts: Grocer is not bracing for a buyout

Recent events, which have driven Wall Street analysts to speculate that Safeway is a buyout target, are not interrelated, Safeway chairman and CEO Steve Burd assured analysts Thursday morning during the grocer's first-quarter conference call.

April 27, 2012
Safeway CEO to analysts: Grocer is not bracing for a buyout

Recent events, which have driven Wall Street analysts to speculate that Safeway is a buyout target, are not interrelated, Safeway chairman and CEO Steve Burd assured analysts Thursday morning during the grocer's first-quarter conference call.

April 27, 2012
Sales surge, profits decline as Amazon.com funds growth in Q1

First quarter sales at Amazon.com surged 34% to $13.2 billion during the first quarter ended March 31, but profits declined 35% to $130 million due to rising expenses related to growth initiatives.

April 27, 2012
Sales surge, profits decline as Amazon.com funds growth in Q1

First quarter sales at Amazon.com surged 34% to $13.2 billion during the first quarter ended March 31, but profits declined 35% to $130 million due to rising expenses related to growth initiatives.

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