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Office Depot Showcases Smaller, Greener Store in Oregon
August 16, 2012

SHARE: Email Print LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Office Depot has been rolling out smaller store formats across the U.S., as part of its strategy to reduce energy, its carbon footprint and overall expenses while boosting shopper convenience. The retailer just...

Wal-Mart Q2 Sales, Earnings Rise
August 16, 2012

Comments 0 Related Media Advertisement BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Thursday said net earnings for its fiscal second quarter increased by 5.7%, helped along by a modest gain in U.S. sales. Net sales for the quarter ending July 31...

Children's Place delivers sales growth, but income slips
August 16, 2012

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Children's Place Retail Stores reported that second quarter net sales increased 5% to $360.8 million, compared with $343.5 million in the second quarter of 2011. Comparable-retail sales grew 3.4% in the quarter, driven by increases...

Amazon Launches New Category, A Fee Hike for Some Sellers
August 16, 2012

Amazon is launching a new "Electronics Accessories" category and corresponding store in January that will have many sellers paying more in fees to the online marketplace. For example, a camera bag that would currently be listing in the Camera and Photo...

U.K. Retail Sales Fail to Benefit from Olympics
August 16, 2012

LONDON--U.K. retail sales increased more than expected in July, official data showed Thursday, despite feedback from retailers suggesting the Olympic Games had no impact on trade. The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes rose 0.3% in...

Finish Line names Wal-Mart exec as senior VP store operations
August 15, 2012

Indianapolis -- The Finish Line announced Wednesday it has named Greg Beidler as senior VP store operations for the chain. Beidler was previously regional operations director for Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Corp., and has served in management roles for...

Sears Considers Selling Lands’ End
August 15, 2012

The department store has another plan in the works Aug 15, 2012, 9:00 am EDT | By , InvestorPlace Editorial Assistant Sears (NASDAQ:SHLD) is at it again. After announcing plans for a spin-off of its Hometown and Outlet stores, the company now has...

Restoration Hardware Furnishes Brand Strategy With New Leadership Team
August 15, 2012

Home furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware is reorganizing its leadership team to better align with the company's new strategy to develop new lines of business, including apparel, accessories, footwear and jewelry, while maintaining its existing home business.

lululemon Lawsuit Alleges Patent Infringement by Calvin Klein, G-III Apparel
August 15, 2012

lululemon athletica Canada is alleging Calvin Klein Inc. and G-III Apparel Group infringed on three U.S. patents for its popular yoga pants in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. lululemon, a Vancouver, BC-based company with 108 stores in the United States, alleges both companies infringed up to three U.S. patents when G-III made the pants for Calvin Klein, which sold them.