Top Stories
Target’s Fresh Start - With a third quarter profit performance that surprised executives and analysts alike, the management of Target Corp. announced that it would expand the rollout of its P-Fresh format, which emphasizes food. - Read
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Black Friday Stirs Retailers’ Hopes - With retailers across the country offering big savings and longer shopping hours on the day after Thanksgiving, the industry prepared to see a record number of shoppers on Black Friday weekend. - Read
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Wal-Mart Sees Earnings Climb - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported higher earnings despite weakening sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, and net results exceeded the expectations of management and Wall Street. - Read
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Costco Banks on More Growth - Costco Wholesale Corp. is bullish about its future growth, although management remains cautious about the short-term retail landscape. - Read
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Revamped Walgreens.com Goes Live - Walgreen Co. has relaunched its web site, www.walgreens.com, with an expanded but simplified array of tools and services. - Read Article >
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Walgreen To Retire Next Year - Charles (Cork) Walgreen III, grandson of the company’s founder, is stepping down from Walgreen Co.’s board of directors in January. - Read Article >
Wegmans Peers Beyond Home State - Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is looking beyond New York state for most of its future growth. - Read Article >
Opinion
It Was a Not So Very Good Year - The year that ends next month has been a decidedly unsettling one for the mass retailing community, a year marked by generally disappointing results offset by precious few pleasant surprises, a year characterized by a generous dose of retailer/supplier acrimony, some key executive departures and the passing of legends. - Read Article >
Opportunity Knocks for Community Pharmacies - A new report about the health care habits of middle-aged individuals highlights a substantial opportunity for community pharmacy operators. - Read Article >
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