Except for Mervyn’s, which reported a substantial...

Except for Mervyn’s, which reported a substantial decline in operating profit for the year,all operating companies of Minneapolis-based Dayton Hudson Corp. performed well in 1986, a spokesman said. The firm said net earnings from continuing operations were down from the same period a year ago. Results are before a one-time gain on disposition and an extraordinary charge. However, revenue from continuing operations increased 12% over 1985 revenue.