Retail Stores
Kohlโs is looking to focus on smaller stores as it continues to expand across the country. The chain expects to open about 40 stores this year, and 30 of them will be smaller models.
Benefiting from the lucrative Easter shopping season as well as the release of popular games Mortal Combat and Portal 2, the video game industry saw a 20 percent sales increase in April over what was reported last year.
Just in time for Mother's Day, Gucci is selling a limited-edition tote โ of which 25 percent of the retail price from each bag sold will be donated to UNICEF HIV/AIDS programs.
Ascena Retail Group reported fiscal 2011 third-quarter sales increased 9 percent to $722.8 million, compared to $665.5 million for the fiscal third quarter ended April 24, 2010.
U.S. retailers' same-store sales in April surpassed analystsโ estimates, led by Limited Brands and Macyโs. This indiactes that consumers gained confidence in the U.S. economyโs recovery.
The days of handmade coupon books for Motherโs Day are dwindling as consumers are using online retailer coupons to spoil mom this year. FTD promoted a floral deal through LivingSocial, and Amazon.com is selling Kindles with a bonus gift card to the site.
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The killing of Osama bin Laden quickly spawned a mini-industry of memorabilia, with street vendors and online stores busily peddling trinkets to celebrate and commemorate the moment.
From Groupon to Ikea, these companies are changing how we buy.
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