Brookstone names Toys "R" Us executive Ronald Boire as its new chief executiveOctober 15th, 2009 Brookstone names Toys "R" Us exec as CEOMERRIMACK, N.H. — Brookstone Inc.
Stores report sales are finally improving, but shoppers are holding out for dealsOctober 8th, 2009 Stores say sales may finally be turning aroundNEW YORK — Americans are finally spending a little more, but they're playing hard to get. A tally of sales at top stores managed a gain in September for the first time in more than a year.
99 Only Stores sees sales comparison grow for second-quarterOctober 8th, 2009 99 Only Stores sales measurement grew for 2QCOMMERCE, Calif. — Discount retailer 99 Only Stores said Thursday that its sales at stores open at least a year grew 2.3 percent in its second quarter.
Wal-Mart Stores will offer 100 toys for $10 during holiday seasonSeptember 30th, 2009 Wal-Mart to offer 100 toys for $10 during holidaysBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season.
Founder of KB Toys auctioning off his collection of antique automotive toys in NJSeptember 25th, 2009 Founder of KB Toys auctioning off collection in NJVINELAND, N.J. — One of the greatest automotive toy collections in the world is being auctioned off in New Jersey.
Starbucks announces list of 27 cafes that will open after becoming more profitableSeptember 10th, 2009 Starbucks lists 27 cafes that will remain openSEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is closing 27 fewer cafes than planned after they proved more profitable than thought.
Toys R Us profit doubles in second quarterSeptember 4th, 2009 Toys R Us profit grows in 2QWAYNE, N.J. — Toys R Us Inc.
Collective Brands plans to expand Payless shoe business with first stores in Russia next yearSeptember 1st, 2009 Payless ShoeSource to expand into RussiaTOPEKA, Kan. — Collective Brands Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores Web site creates new program that lets outside retailers offer productsAugust 31st, 2009 Wal-Mart Stores Web site adds almost 1M new itemsBRISBANE, Calif. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Importer to pay $31,500 penalty for violating safety standard on toys with small partsAugust 18th, 2009 Toy importer penalized for choking hazardWASHINGTON — TGH International Trading Inc. has agreed to pay a $31,500 civil penalty after it imported and sold toys with small parts in violation of federal child safety standards, government officials said Monday.
20 Sears toys will offer toys on Saturday from Hasbro, Mattel and other toy makersAugust 12th, 2009 Sears to offer toys in 20 storesHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp., the retail chain lead by chairman and hedge fund financier Eddie Lampert, said Wednesday it will begin to offer toys in 20 of its Sears stores starting Saturday.
Toys R Us subsidiary closes on offering of $950 million senior unsecured notes due 2017July 10th, 2009 Toys R Us subsidiary completes note offeringWAYNE, N.J. — Toys R Us Inc.
SF lawmakers to vote on banning shops in Haight that sell paraphernalia used to smoke potJune 23rd, 2009 SF lawmakers to vote on Haight smoke shop banSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that would snuff out new shops that sell paraphernalia often used by pot smokers in the district at the heart of the city's hippie history. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's ordinance to be voted on Tuesday would place a three-year moratorium on new businesses in the Haight that sell the smoking equipment.
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.
Jardine cribs recalled for third time since June 2008April 30th, 2009 96,000 cribs sold a Toys "R" Us recalledWASHINGTON — About 96,000 Jardine cribs sold at Toys "R'' Us and Babies "R'' Us were recalled Thursday, the company's third crib recall in a year. The slats on the seven models of recalled cribs can break, leaving a gap where small children can get trapped or strangled, according to government safety officials.
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