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Wal-Mart posts 10.1% profit increase, possibly ending its struggles
Despite multiple corruption probes into its Mexican subsidiary, retail giantWal-Mart Stores Inc.reported first-quarter profits that exceeded Wall Street expectations as more shoppers returned to its U.S. stores. Analysts say that the 10.1% jump in...
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Gap profit flat but outlook bright, shares rise
Sales gains at its Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic chains and online helped clothing seller Gap Inc. overcome rising costs and post first-quarter net income on Thursday that was unchanged from a year earlier. The company raised its guidance for the...Tags: Old Navy, Companies and Corporations, Earnings, Earnings Forecasts, Banana Republic
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Gap to open Piperlime's first bricks-and-mortar store
Piperlime, Gap Inc.'s online-only marketplace for apparel, shoes and accessories, is opening the doors to its first bricks-and-mortar store in Manhattan this fall. The 4,000-square-foot shop will offer well-known upscale brands such as Frye and...
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Fashion: 'Hunger Games' Jennifer Lawrence is girlish, grown-up
All The RageJennifer Lawrence of "The Hunger Games" looks flirty in an emerald green dress. Elizabeth Banks says her Effie Trinket costumes were "torture." Michelle Obama tries a color block look. And more.... -
Retail sales climb healthy 4.3% in March
Shoppers hit the malls in March and provided a boost for the nation's retailers, a good sign for consumer spending this spring despite continuing worries about rising gas prices. Major chain stores posted a healthy 4.3% sales increase in March compared...
Tags: Walmart, The Home Depot, Best Buy Company Inc., The Wet Seal Incorporated, Thomson Corporation
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Retail sales climb healthy 4.2% in January
Attracted by heavy winter sales and promotions, shoppers headed to the malls in January as retailers worked to clear their shelves in advance of the coming spring.
Major chain stores posted an impressive 4.2% sales increase in January compared with the...Tags: Walmart, Zumiez Incorporated, Saks Inc., Target, Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Old Navy president resigns
Long-struggling Gap Inc. said Tom Wyatt, president of its low-cost Old Navy brand, has resigned and will be temporarily replaced by two executives.
While the San Francisco retailer searches for a suitable replacement, the duties of president will be...Tags: Old Navy, Companies and Corporations, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Services and Shopping, Clothing
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Athleta's new ad campaign urges female empowerment, running a lot
Gap Inc.'s Athleta is ushering in 2012 with its first national ad campaign urging female empowerment under the new slogan "Power to the She."
The campaign, which will encompass print, TV and Web, is celebrating the idea of women who are juggling it all...Tags: Politics, Advertising, Elections
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Retail sales solid in final holiday stretch, up 3.4% in December
Wrapping up a good but not outstanding holiday season, the nation’s retailers reported a 3.4% year-over-year December sales increase, roughly in line with expectations.
Nearly two-thirds of retailers beat expectations, according to the tally of...Tags: Zumiez Incorporated, Nordstrom, Inc., Holidays, The Wet Seal Incorporated, Thomson Corporation
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Gov. Jerry Brown expected to sign Amazon sales tax collection bill
Money & CompanyA bill that would require Amazon.com and many other out-of-state Internet retailers to collect sales tax on purchases by Californians is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, according to people in the Legislature familiar with plans...... -
Gov. Jerry Brown signs Amazon sales tax collection law
Money & CompanySaying it would save existing jobs and create new ones, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law legislation to require Amazon.com and many other out-of-state Internet retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases by California customers. The new law will...
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