Retail News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, May 16th, 2011

CVS plans gas gift card for ExtraCare shoppers

CVS/pharmacy this weekend will begin offering shoppers a gasoline gift card for buying a certain amount of essential items.

BJ's gets off to fast start in fiscal 2011

BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. reported better-than-anticipated growth in earnings and revenue for its 2011 first quarter.

Target's credit card business lifts 1Q results

A strong performance by its credit card segment drove a modest bottom-line increase at Target Corp. as first-quarter retail sales growth fell short of both management’s and Wall Street’s expectations.

Publix is shutting Little Clinics

Publix Super Markets Inc. is closing all Little Clinic health clinics in its stores.

Tax benefit boosts Winn-Dixie's 3Q earnings

Income from continuing operations jumped 11.9% to $23.5 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, at Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. during the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

Walmart profit up, yet U.S. same-store sales dip

Walmart posted a 3.8% increase in income from continuing operations to $3.43 billion, or 98 cents per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Sam's Club offer wellness program to small businesses

Sam's Club has rolled out a new version of U.S. Preventive Medicine's The Prevention Plan health management program that is customized for small employers.