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Retail News Breaks Archives Target Corp. was among the retailers reaping the benefit of Easter falling 20 days later than it did in 2010. Costco Wholesale Corp. and BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. turned in healthy same-store sales gains in April. Laying the groundwork for more consistent performance, Supervalu Inc. outlined its growth strategy at its annual investor meeting. A new chief executive officer this week took the helm at Marsh Supermarkets Inc., according to published reports. Sears Holdings Corp. has forecast a decrease in comparable-store sales at its namesake Sears stores and Kmart discount stores for the first quarter. Publix Super Markets Inc. saw an uptick in revenue and same-store sales in the 2011 first quarter. Kroger Co. has recognized key supplier partners with Supplier of the Year Awards for their contributions to its corporate brands business. Later this month Sam's Club is slated to give free DermaScan skin tests to the first 100 people who sign up at each store.
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