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October 10, 2011
Haverty Furniture reported that total revenue for its third quarter slipped 1.1 percent to $155.4 million, compared with $157.1 million for the third quarter last year. Same-store sales fell 0.6 percent.
October 10, 2011
WOODBURY, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Convertibles, Inc. (the "Company") (www.jenniferfurniture.com) announced today that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the termination of the registration of its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company will file a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to effect this on or about October 20, 2011.After careful consideration, the Board of Directors decided to deregister based on its belief that the savings the Company will achieve as a result of deregistration, particularly on costs related to the preparation and filing of
October 10, 2011
The Starbucks Card has become a social phenomenon. Advocates willingly fill them up with credit for the status it brings at the point of sale. Good-natured friends readily recharge the cards of friends through Facebook to spread good will. Starbucks proactively rewards cardholders with perks and special treatment in stores, online, and elsewhere.
October 10, 2011
Minnesota company St. Croix, which makes the mock black turtlenecks that Steve Jobs famously wore, had a banner sales week. Sales more than doubled the day after Jobs' death, according to the Minnesota Business Journal, and some stores have run out of them.
October 10, 2011
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers is teaming up with wedding and bridesmaid dressmaker and retailer Alfred Angelo. Catalogs of Jos. A. Bank's tuxedos and matching accessories will be available at Alfred Angelo Signature’s bridal stores, while Alfred Angelo will be the exclusive wedding-gown partner for the women in Jos. A. Bank's customers' lives.
October 10, 2011
With the holidays fast approaching, many retailers are looking to beef up their gift card offerings. Since Home Depot’s gift card program is one of the largest in the U.S., Forbes requested the advice of their Director of Gift Cards Spencer Allen.
October 10, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns even the manliest organizations like the NFL into pink-laden landscapes, all in support of breast cancer research. One way consumers can show their support is by shopping for the cause. Many popular retailers and brands are currently offering products with some or all of the proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For a more comprehensive list of participants, consult the organization's Corporate Partners page.
October 10, 2011
DDI has been heralding the latest retail store design ideas since 1988 and has become a trusted source for all things retail. When DDI first appeared 20 years ago, the market was right for a magazine that focused on the retail environment. DDI has grown to become the retail design resource for store design concepts and a trusted guide to retail design ideas. DDI carefully chronicles the changes and focuses on the things that generate a buzz the world over in the retail industry.
October 10, 2011
Some Wal-Mart stores in China will close temporarily following accusations they sold ordinary pork as organic pork, Wal-Mart said. "We have agreed to temporarily close some stores in Chongqing for 15 days. We believe this will allow us to complete comprehensive actions to upgrade the standards in these Chongqing stores," Wal-Mart said in a statement.
October 10, 2011
Footwear designer Jean-Michel Cazabat has opened his first U.S. store in New York City's West Village. The retail space is inspired by Cazabat's own modern, eclectic SoHo loft apartment. It incorporates the vibrant signature colors of Cazabat's shoe line — Napoleon Blue on the entrance wall and a "rouge taureau" ottoman — both colors seen throughout Cazabat's own home.
