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Wal-Mart reported a 9.3 percent increase in profit for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday, but said an important measure of U.S. sales fell as customers of the retail giant continue to watch their spending.

Shhh...Can you hear it? I hear someone gasping for breath. The breath of life. The breath of longevity. And here we are again. With another retailer forging into territories unknown in an attempt to stave off their continued decline. Barnes & Noble has struggled much as that other bricks and mortar dinosaur, Blockbuster Video, struggled to remain relevant in our increasingly digital world. After their late to the game strategy which included launching their own digital reader and bookstore (does this sound at all reminiscent of Blockbuster’s late-to-the-game strategy to combat Netflix?), they’re on the move to remake their

SAN FRANCISCO -- Gap Inc. has signed an agreement with Komax for exclusive rights to operate Gap brand stores in Chile, the clothing retailer said Wednesday. The first Gap store in South America is scheduled to open in Santiago, Chile in September 2011. "The franchise business is a key part of Gap Inc.'s global business strategy," said Gap in a statement. By fiscal 2013, it expects international and online sales to account for more than a quarter of its net sales. Copyright © 2010 MarketWatch, Inc.

Shopping for video games this holiday season just got a whole lot easier and faster with the launch of GameStop’s new PickUp@Store service. This new program is free to use and allows customers to pick out the games they want online, place a hold on the game and pick it up as soon as that same day.

In a deliberate collision between nerds and fashion mavens, Google has created a new e-commerce site that significantly improves how fashion is presented and sold online. The site, Boutiques.com, which is expected to go up this morning, may also change how people shop for clothes.

Crutchfield's Multimedia Producer Jon Schroeder discusses how its consumer electronics business’ own video marketing strategy makes the most of its in-house production and experts — utilizing video to build conversations with its customers towards better customer service.

The last round of retail earnings to hit Wall Street this season came from clothing and sporting goods retailers, which saw increased profits due to store sales from higher-income spenders and growth in online business.

SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001011/NORDLOGO) Ms. Thornton is Chief Executive Officer/U.S. of Knowledge Universe, a global education company based in Portland, Ore. As CEO/U.S. of Knowledge Universe, Ms. Thornton oversees strategy and operations for multiple business lines including KinderCare Learning Centers, Children's Creative Learning Centers and Champions Extended Learning. She will serve as a member of the Nordstrom Board's Audit Committee and Finance Committee. Mr. Turner is Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft "Felicia and Kevin bring significant experience and expertise covering retail, technology, finance, strategy and industry best practices," said Enrique

Saks has launched a mobile commerce site featuring nine product categories, including men's, women's and children's apparel. The mobile-optimized site also offers a store locator and a link to the upscale department store's full e-commerce website.

Consumers were asked three years in a row about what promotions and offers they want for the holidays, and it hasn’t changed much over time. They're focused on sales, discounts and free shipping.