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Whole Foods ends fiscal 2012 on strong note

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market reported robust increases in sales and profits for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, but a cautious earnings forecast for fiscal 2013 disappointed volatile Wall Street investors. Whole Foods Market reported robust increases in sales and profits for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, but a cautious earnings forecast

Whole Foods ends fiscal 2012 on strong note

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market reported robust increases in sales and profits for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, but a cautious earnings forecast for fiscal 2013 disappointed volatile Wall Street investors. Whole Foods Market reported robust increases in sales and profits for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, but a cautious earnings forecast

Target seeks LEED certification for Canadian stores

TORONTO — Target Corp. is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for all of the stores it will open in Canada in 2013. Target Corp. is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for all of the stores it will open in Canada in 2013. Store design plans consequently will

Target seeks LEED certification for Canadian stores

TORONTO — Target Corp. is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for all of the stores it will open in Canada in 2013. Target Corp. is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for all of the stores it will open in Canada in 2013. Store design plans consequently will

Stater Bros. to complete 11 supermarket remodels

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets Inc. has remodeled nine of its Southern California supermarkets over the past several months, with two more slated for completion in early December. Stater Bros. Markets Inc. has remodeled nine of its Southern California supermarkets over the past several months, with two more slated for completion in early

Stater Bros. to complete 11 supermarket remodels

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets Inc. has remodeled nine of its Southern California supermarkets over the past several months, with two more slated for completion in early December. Stater Bros. Markets Inc. has remodeled nine of its Southern California supermarkets over the past several months, with two more slated for completion in early

Shoppers Drug Mart reports third quarter results

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. posted a 3.2% increase in third quarter sales to $3.21 billion, as same-store sales grew 2.3%. Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. posted a 3.2% increase in third quarter sales to $3.21 billion, as same-store sales grew 2.3%. Net income, however, slipped 2.4% to $168.3 million. Share repurchases enabled the Canadian

Shoppers Drug Mart reports third quarter results

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. posted a 3.2% increase in third quarter sales to $3.21 billion, as same-store sales grew 2.3%. Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. posted a 3.2% increase in third quarter sales to $3.21 billion, as same-store sales grew 2.3%. Net income, however, slipped 2.4% to $168.3 million. Share repurchases enabled the Canadian

Sales, profits decline at Roundy’s

MILWAUKEE — Net income fell 35.8% to $7.93 million at Roundy’s Inc., as third quarter sales edged down 0.3% to $973.6 million. Adjusted net income, which excludes onetime employee expenses, declined 29% to $8.8 million. Net income fell 35.8% to $7.93 million at Roundy’s Inc., as third quarter sales edged down 0.3% to $973.6 million.

Sales, profits decline at Roundy’s

MILWAUKEE — Net income fell 35.8% to $7.93 million at Roundy’s Inc., as third quarter sales edged down 0.3% to $973.6 million. Adjusted net income, which excludes onetime employee expenses, declined 29% to $8.8 million. Net income fell 35.8% to $7.93 million at Roundy’s Inc., as third quarter sales edged down 0.3% to $973.6 million.

In Sandy’s aftermath

NEW YORK — The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is expected to shift consumer priorities in the crucial holiday shopping season. The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is expected to shift consumer priorities in the crucial holiday shopping season. The result could be weaker-than-expected sales for department stores and specialty apparel stores, particularly in November, as consumers

Chains step forward to provide aid

NEW YORK — Retailers have once again proven to be among the first responders in times of natural disaster. Walmart pledged to donate up to $1.5 million to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Feeding America to help with relief efforts. Retailers have once again proven to be among the first responders in times