Retailers report sales declines for September as shoppers worry about jobs, tight creditOctober 8th, 2009 Retailers report September sales declinesNEW YORK — Early September reports from retailers show weak sales as shoppers cut back on fall clothing purchases amid worries about jobs and tight credit. As stores announce their results, Thursday, teen retailers Wet Seal Inc.
Target posts decline in key sales metric for September but tops analyst estimatesOctober 8th, 2009 Target September sales metric beats estimatesMINNEAPOLIS — Target says a key sales measure dipped 1.7 percent in September but beat analyst estimates. The result led the discount retailer to predict third-quarter earnings per share above Wall Street's forecast.
AutoZone posts 3.1 percent drop in 4Q profit on tough comparision with longer year-ago periodSeptember 23rd, 2009 AutoZone 4Q profit slips, misses viewMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc.
LTX Credence sees fiscal 2010 first quarter revenue of $40 million to $42 millionSeptember 3rd, 2009 LTX Credence sees 1Q revenue of $40M-$42MWASHINGTON — LTX Credence Corp. projects revenue of $40 million to $42 million and a net loss, excluding special items, of 5 cents to 3 cents per share for its fiscal 2010 first quarter, which ends Oct.
Kirkland's turns profit in 2nd quarter, as falling costs offset flat revenueAugust 26th, 2009 Kirkland's turns profit in 2Q on falling costsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Home decor retailer Kirkland's Inc.
Staples Inc. second-quarter earnings at a glanceAugust 25th, 2009 Glance: A look at Staples earnings highlightsStaples Inc., the nation's largest office supplies retailer, reported its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 39 percent compared with a year earlier, hurt by its acquisition of Corporate Express. Here's a look at some of the highlights of the earnings report.
Borders Group widens 2nd-quarter loss on charges, declining sales at its bookstoresAugust 25th, 2009 Borders 2Q loss widens on charges, poor salesPORTLAND, Ore. — Borders Group Inc.
Women's retailer Chico's FAS profit more than doubles on increased sales and leaner inventoryAugust 25th, 2009 Chico's 2Q profit more than doubles on salesFORT MYERS, Fla. — Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS Inc.
Books-A-Million 2nd-qtr earnings soar on lower interest expenses, despite lower salesAugust 21st, 2009 Books-A-Million 2Q earnings doubleBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Retailer Books-A-Million Inc.
Tween Brands posts $2.8 million loss in 2nd-quarter as sales fallAugust 19th, 2009 Tween Brands posts smaller 2Q lossNEW ALBANY, Ohio — Tween Brands Inc., a clothing retailer for girls age 7 to 14, said Wednesday it lost $2.8 million in the second quarter as revenue slipped during the recession, especially at stores open at least one year. The New Albany, Ohio-based company lost 11 cents per share in the quarter that ended Aug.
Dutch operator of US Stop & Shop, Giant grocery stores says sales rose 11.5 percent in Q2July 28th, 2009 Ahold sales rise 11.5 percent in Q2AMSTERDAM — Royal Ahold NV, the Dutch operator of U.S. grocery chains Stop & Shop and Giant, reported Tuesday an 11.5 percent rise in sales for the second quarter, due to modest growth and a strong dollar.
Whole Foods Market sees profit fall 32 percent in 2nd-quarterMay 13th, 2009 Whole Foods 2Q profit falls 32 percentPORTLAND, Ore. — Whole Foods Market Inc.
Jo-Ann Stores same-store sales rise 1 percent for first quarterMay 8th, 2009 Jo-Ann 1Q same-store sales rise 1 percentHUDSON, Ohio — Craft and fabric retailer Jo-Ann Stores Inc. said Thursday its same-store sales rose 1 percent in the first quarter.
Duckwall-Aclo same-store sales rise 6.1 percent in AprilMay 8th, 2009 Duckwall-Alco April same-store sales riseABILENE, Kan. — Discount-store operator Duckwall-ALCO Stores Inc.
Kohl's same-store sales better-than-expected in April; retailer raises guidanceMay 8th, 2009 Kohl's sales fall 6.2 percent in AprilMENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Kohl's Corp.