Asda stores in the UK are leading the way in a global fit out of LED lighting fixtures in the stores of its parent company Walmart. The fixtures are supplied by GE, and Walmart says they will use 40 per cent less energy than the lighting ...
Tire Discounters broke the world record for the tallest tire stack with a single tire tower that reached 19.95 feet on March 27, 2014. The measurements were confirmed by an independent surveyor. Tire Discounters, in partnership with Falken ...
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Manhattan Skyline announces that Madewell, the high-quality spin-off boutique of J. Crew, has signed a deal at 1144 Madison Avenue between East 84th and East 85th Streets. This will be its newest store in Manhattan and its first uptown ...
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The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased in local currencies by 12 percent during the first quarter. Converted into SEK, sales excluding VAT amounted to SEK 32,143 m (28,392), an increase of 13 percent. Gross profit amounted ...
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Gordmans Stores, Inc., an Omaha-based apparel and home décor retailer, announced results for its fourth quarter (thirteen weeks) and fiscal year (fifty-two weeks) ended February 1, 2014. Fourth Quarter Highlights -Net sales ...
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Shoe Carnival, Inc., a leading retailer of value-priced footwear and accessories, reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 included 13 weeks compared to 14 weeks ...
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Dollar General Corporation reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and full year (52 weeks) ended January 31, 2014. Highlights: -Full Year Sales Increased 9.2%; Full Year ...
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Ross Stores recently opened a total of 30 Ross Dress for Less and 7 dd's DISCOUNTS stores in 14 different states. These openings are part of the off-price retailer's 2014 expansion plans to continue to build presence in existing markets and ...
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L.L.Bean announced a positive close to its 2013 fiscal year. On the basis of the business performance for 2013, the company announced its intent to pay 8% performance bonuses to approximately 5,000 full and part-time employees. ...
Woolworths has announced a profit increase for the first half Supermarket group Woolworths has announced a net profit after tax for the first half of the 2014 financial year of $1,321.7 million, up 14.5 per cent on the same period in the ...
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The TJX Companies plans to open its first Sierra Trading Post (STP) stores since acquiring the retailer later this year and has grown much more enamored with the outdoor space, CEO Carol Meyrowitz said Wednesday. "The whole space we're ...
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Gap Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 results and provided guidance for fiscal year 2014. Delivering another consecutive year of double-digit earnings per share growth, the company increased earnings per share 18 percent to ...
Chico's FAS, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. For the thirteen weeks ended February 1, 2014 (the fourth quarter), the Company reported adjusted net income ...
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Kohl’s Corporation. Kohl’s Corporation reported results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2014. Impact of 53rd Week in Fiscal 2013 The retail calendar for fiscal January 2013 included a fifth week, ...
AOKI Holdings Inc. Board of Directors approved a resolution on February 17, 2014 to sell treasury stock and conduct a secondary offering of stock. The AOKI Group operates a number of businesses that reach rank among the leaders in their ...
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