Build-a-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results - MarketWatch (press release)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:37:02 GMT+00:00
MarketWatch (press release) ... laws or unethical practices by manufacturers of our merchandise ; we may suffer negative publicity or negative sales if the non-proprietary toy products ...

Disney gets digital as it unveils store design - Long Island Business News (blog)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:26:08 GMT+00:00
Long Island Business News (blog) It's too early to tell whether the new design will boost merchandise sales , but Disney's seeking to marry marketing and movies in a way that will rejuvenate ...

Amazon Spends More to Kindle Its Sales - Wall Street Journal
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:54:02 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal ... retailer of consumer electronic products and general merchandise , and the costs of keeping up with those sales cut into earnings in the second quarter. ... Amazon's Sales Mix Tips Away from Media. It's the Kindle, Baby bnet amazon's earnings fall short New York Post Kindle Could Boost Amazon Earnings Forbes Home Media Magazine  - istockAnalyst.com (press release)  - Sydney Morning Herald

U.S. States' Sales-Tax Holidays for School Shopping Derided as `Gimmicks' - Bloomberg
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:28:25 GMT+00:00
-Tax Holidays for School Shopping Derided as `Gimmicks' Bloomberg The state had offered a sales -tax holiday for school supplies, energy- efficient products and water-efficient merchandise . Taxes should raise revenue, ... Sales tax holidays mean win/win/win for retailers, shoppers and states National Retail Federation (press release) (blog) Get Ready To Shop: Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up WKRG-TV More States Offer Back-to-school Tax Holidays, Despite State Revenue Woes ... PR Newswire (press release)

Eat, Pray, Love...Shop - Tbo.com
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:10:25 GMT+00:00
Tbo.com HSN on Friday will begin a 72-hour sell-a-thon of merchandise themed to the book and movie's exotic locations. The event, which includes 20 of HSN's ...

Sunoco Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results - MarketWatch (press release)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:11:40 GMT+00:00
MarketWatch (press release) ... End of Period 577 668 576 577 668 Merchandise Sales (M$/Store/Month) $104 $92 $88 $96 $85 Merchandise Margin (Company Operated) (% of Sales) 27% 27% 26% ... Sunoco Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Business Wire (press release)

Analyst: Target produce, discount start off well - BusinessWeek
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:25:17 GMT+00:00
BusinessWeek s remodeling program to add fresh produce at its general merchandise stores and its new credit card discount are exceeding expectations, according to a key ...

Life behind the scenes of the Classic - Daily Mail - Charleston
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:49:56 GMT+00:00
Daily Mail - Charleston There's no shortage of Greenbrier Classic merchandise on the Old White grounds. Elaine Hollandsworth, assistant director of retail sales at the resort, ...

Want to sell your products through Costco? - San Diego Union Tribune
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:41:01 GMT+00:00
San Diego Union Tribune Generally, an item should generate a minimum of $500 to $1000 in sales each week per warehouse, he said. Costco is selective about its merchandise , ...

V.I.P. Sale at Hope Chest - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:27:26 GMT+00:00
at Hope Chest Myrtle Beach Sun News Hope Chest thrift stores are holding VIP sales that discount merchandise and showcase never-worn or like-new clothing and like-new household items. ...

99 Cents Only Stores has the Highest Gross Margin in the General Merchandise ... - Comtex Smartrend
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:46:09 GMT+00:00
... Comtex Smartrend ... five companies in the General Merchandise Stores industry as ranked by gross margin. Gross Margin tells you how many of your sales dollars are profit. ...

Brand Neue Corp. to Launch Innovative LED Leasing and Rebate Program; 'Lease ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:42:10 GMT+00:00
MarketWatch (press release) To be placed on a wait-list re program details, or to speak with a Company representative re the Lease on Light program, please contact Brand Neue Sales . ...

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results - MarketWatch (press release)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:37:02 GMT+00:00
MarketWatch (press release) We remain committed to our stated strategy to focus on the converging fields of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling. ... Checkpoint Systems 2Q Profit Up 30% On Higher Revenue Wall Street Journal

StoneMor Partners L.P. Announces Operating Agreement With the Archdiocese of ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:07:06 GMT+00:00
MarketWatch (press release) ... lawn and mausoleum crypts, burial vaults, caskets, memorials, and all services which provide for the installation of this merchandise . ...

Rent-A-Center exceeds earnings guidance, announces cash dividend - APRO RTO Headquarters
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:44:52 GMT+00:00
apro rto headquarters ... telecommunications and energy business, which had contributed approximately $14.0 million in merchandise sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. ...

Americans Splurge on IPads While Broke in New Abnormal Economy - Bloomberg
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:56:37 GMT+00:00
Bloomberg Aspirational middle-class consumers say they are also yearning to get their hands on the same high-end merchandise , just as they did in better times. ...

Great American to liquidate 32 Jennifer stores - Furniture Today
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:29:18 GMT+00:00
Furniture Today ... would pay a 4% commission on any written sales of that added merchandise . The sale was expected to begin July 26, but was delayed by court procedures. ...

The best time to buy back-to-school supplies - Helium
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:16:34 GMT+00:00
Helium Try to find out early on what is going to be needed throughout the year as back to school merchandise only goes on sale once a year, and some of it actually ...

Retailers Post Mixed Results; Promotions Help - Wall Street Journal
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:23:48 GMT+00:00
Wall Street Journal American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) also significantly cut prices, saying the move spurred increased merchandise sales and transactions. ... Retail Chain-Store Sales , Revolving Credit, Jobless Claims Show Consumers on ... Investment Advisor

Destination Maternity Reports Q3 Earnings Higher Than Prior Guidance and Last ... - American Chronicle
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:09:15 GMT+00:00
American Chronicle Increase comparable store sales , through continued improvement of merchandise assortments, merchandise presentation and customer experience, ...