Dismal Retail Sales Revealed; Gross Margins to Tell the Whole Story, Says Grant Thornton.
Current Retail Model Unsustainable SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail sales have been dismal, but the real damage to profitability and viability was unprecedented deep discounting, according to Grant Thornton Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. Department stores performed the worst, with the steepest decline in same-store...

Multitasking Moms Seek Products That Do It All, Too.
SC Johnson's New Air Freshener, Glade(R) Sense & Spray(TM), Offers Smart Features to Help Busy Moms Feel Smarter about Their Choices RACINE, Wis., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's moms are more sensible than ever about solutions they provide for the family, searching for smart tools that make...

Former Spag's becoming a three-day operation; Building 19 still promises plenty of bargains.
Byline: Linda Bock SHREWSBURY - Building 19, the former Spag's on Route 9, has ended its seven-day operations and will be a three-day-a-week clearance center. Bill Elovitz, president of the Hingham-based Building 19, said the Shrewsbury store will be closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays...

Fred's Posts Increase in August Comparable Store Sales.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-8 September 2008-Fred's Posts Increase in August Comparable Store Sales(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Fred's has reported sales for the four-week and seven-month periods ended August 30. In a release, the Company noted: Fred's total sales for the month were...

Necessities are in; Consumers Have a Laser-Like Focus on Value This Holiday Season.
Deloitte Annual Holiday Survey Shows Consumers Changing Their Shopping Habits; 11 Percent Still Paying Off Holiday Debt from Last Year; Gift Cards Still #1 Gift NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With the economy weighing heavily on their minds, many Americans plan to spend less and shop...

Fred's Reports Increase in July Comparable Store Sales.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-13 August 2008-Fred's Reports Increase in July Comparable Store Sales(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Fred's reported sales for the five-week fiscal month, quarter and six-month period ended August 2. Fred's total sales for the month rose 3 percent to $129.7 million from...

Magic in the air: home fresheners lead the market, while candles try to keep up.
WITH THE FLICK of a match or a click of a spray, home fragrance products are an easy way to quell pesky odors or revitalize a room. However, add a cornucopia of scent selections and the competitive edge of modern marketing innovations, and suddenly the simple world of home...

Black Friday Versus Cyber Monday: Where Are Shoppers Searching for the Best Holiday Deals?
Maritz(R) Poll reveals customer expectations and trends by generation this holiday season ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Is Cyber Monday gaining steam? According to a recent Maritz(R) Poll, 26 percent of respondents will shop on Cyber Monday, up from 20 percent in the 2007 Maritz Holiday...

Meijer Unveils 'Meijer Bonus' Program.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-8 December 2008-Meijer Unveils 'Meijer Bonus' Program(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com With the economy a major concern among consumers, Meijer is rewarding holiday shoppers with a bonus of up to 20% off their grocery purchases when they buy general merchandise items within Meijer stores....

Alliance Data Signs Long-Term Agreement With One of Nation's Top Rural General Merchandise Retailers.
Alliance Data to provide integrated credit and marketing services to Pamida's 206 U.S. retail locations DALLAS, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliance Data Systems Corporation , a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, announced today that it has signed a six-year agreement with Pamida...