Retail NewsRetail news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.TJX's 2Q profits triple as shoppers seek bargains- August 13, 2008 In this Feb. 21, 2007 file photo, a sign outside the TJX Cos. headquarters is seen in Framingham, Mass.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/tjxs-2q-profits-triple-as-shoppers-seek-barga... Violent inmate to die Tuesday for double slaying- August 13, 2008 A twice-convicted killer with a history of violence that continued even after he was sent to death row heads to the state death chamber in Huntsville tonight.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/violent-inmate-to-die-tuesday-for-double-slay... CVS Caremark buys Longs Drug Stores- August 12, 2008 Drug store chain CVS Caremark Corp. said Tuesday that it's buying Longs Drug Stores Corp.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/cvs-caremark-buys-longs-drug-stores?fromrss=1 Therese Poletti's Tech Tales: Where in the World is the Amazon Kindle- August 12, 2008 There was a certain irony Monday when Citigroup analyst Mark Mahaney jacked up his sales forecast for the Kindle, the electronic book reader developed by Amazon.com Inc.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/therese-polettis-tech-tales-where-in-the-worl... Sector Wrap: Major Internet stocks rise- August 12, 2008 Major Internet stocks rose Monday, with Amazon.com Inc. shares rising after some positive analyst notes, including one saying sales of the online retailer's e-book reader Kindle seem to be 'much stronger than expected.'Amazon shares rose $7.58, or 9.4 percent, to close Monday at $88.09. In the past year, the stock has traded between $61.20 and $101.09.Citi Investment Research analyst Mark Mahaney said in a note to clients that while Amazon hasn't divulged sales of Kindle devices, he now...http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/sector-wrap-major-internet-stocks-rise?fromrs... A.C. Moore loss balloons in second-quarter- August 12, 2008 Arts-and-crafts retailer A.C. Moore posted a sharply wider loss of almost $4.3 million in the second quarter, as sales slowed and the company took writedowns for store closings, asset impairment and a legal ...http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/a-c-moore-loss-balloons-in-second-quarter?fro... Retailers' 2Q results may not be as bad as thought- August 12, 2008 NEW YORK : Amid the pile of downbeat sales reports for July from retailers, there was a sliver of hope: Second-quarter profits may not be as bad as expected when merchants such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Macy's ...http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/retailers-2q-results-may-not-be-as-bad-as-tho... IAC to complete unit spin-offs Aug. 21- August 12, 2008 Internet conglomerate IACInterActiveCorp said Monday its plan to split itself into five parts is set to be completed on Aug.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/iac-to-complete-unit-spin-offs-aug-21?fromrss... Tiffany appeals eBay counterfeiting decision- August 11, 2008 Tiffany & Co. challenged Monday a federal ruling that largely absolved eBay Inc.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/tiffany-appeals-ebay-counterfeiting-decision?... Whole Foods ground beef in Northern California stores safe to eat- August 11, 2008 Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef because of a possible E. coli outbreak.http://www.topix.net/business/retail/2008/08/whole-foods-ground-beef-in-northern-californi... |