DSN Retailing Today articles from August 2001

DSN Retailing Today archives from August 2001

Advance and Discount to form new No. 2.(Advance Auto Parts' to buy Discount Auto Parts)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... ROANOKE, VA. -- Advance Auto Parts' pending acquisition of rival Discount Auto Parts would strengthen its position as the No. 2 aftermarket retailer and more closely nip at the heels of No. 1 player AutoZone, especially in the southern United...

Even as Ames regroups, investor confidence wanes.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... ROCKY HILL, CONN. -- With its stock selling for less than $1 a share, Ames' most recent monthly and quarterly earnings figures aren't helping its prospects. Still, analysts firmly believe the retailer has bought itself some valuable...

Office Depot rolls out new look.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Crowded market creates need for differentiation PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. -- Office Depot executives wanted their new store concept to be different from the competition. And on this level, the two recently opened prototypes are an...

M-commerce infancy no day in the park.
August 20, 2001... NATIONWIDE DSNRT REPORT -- Although some in Silicon Valley are still holding out hope for a dot.com turnaround, Wall Street analysts and industry pundits have quietly reached a verdict of their own: E-commerce is no less vulnerable to a soft...

Dark days still linger for office superstores.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... NATIONWIDE DSNRT REPORT - The outlook for the office superstore segment of retail is gloomy, and it seems the only thing likely to change this perception is additional store closings. Too many stores chasing too few customers and uncertainty...

Target gets mod in Manhattan.(new Target House)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Chain takes marketing efforts to new heights (3 stories up) NEW YORK -- Target Stores unveiled perhaps its most lofty marketing ploy to date when it opened the Target House, a 6,000-sq.-ft., four-story townhouse in Manhattan's trendy...

ShopKo scores $2.4m for charity.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... GREEN BAY, WIS. -- ShopKo Stores turned in an impressive performance this month (for charity, that is) when it raised more than $2.4 million for Special Olympics at the ShopKo Charity Golf classic. In its 22nd year, this annual event remains...

When energy's on the line, California sales surge.(purchases of energy-efficient appliances increases)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... SAN DIEGO -- While the mini-energy crisis that swept through Southern California earlier this summer may have left local businesses with high utility bills and the threat of rolling blackouts, it is the residual effect on consumers of a...

JCPenney grows cosmetics, adds Avon's beComing.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... DALLAS, TEXAS -- The makeover underway at JCPenney stores goes beyond the new deal with Avon to sell a line of cosmetics. The revamped cosmetics department is the latest example of the retailer's effort to lure its elusive female customer...

Fate of America's Country Store undecided in face of merger.(Purina Mills Inc. and Land O'Lakes Inc. merger)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... ST. LOUIS, MISS. -- Purina Mills Inc., which operates about 45 America's Country Store retail locations in 25 states, moved closer to its merger with dairy cooperative Land O'Lakes Inc. with a go-ahead from the Federal Trade Commission on...

K*B resurrects former eToys Warehouse.(for toy distribution in time for Christmas)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... PITTSFIELD, MASS. -- Christmas may be a full four months off, but K*B Toys is already seeing visions of dancing sugarplums. The newly formed private toy retailer (previously a division of Consolidated Stores) announced earlier this month that...

Sales slump, job cuts put Gap in a hole.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... SAN FRANCISCO -- Sales at Gap Inc. stores operating at least a year, which includes The Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic, fell a staggering 12% in July. At the time of the announcement earlier this month, Gap Inc. had expected second quarter...

Dollar General has more time to finish audit.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. -- Dollar General has been given more time to complete audits of its financial statements, according to an agreement reached with its lenders. The company has until Oct. 31 to complete its audited financial statements...

Tuesday Morning to add 17 by year end.(new stores to open)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... DALLAS -- Tuesday Morning plans to accelerate its store opening schedule during the third and fourth quarters thanks to improved distribution efficiency, better inventory control and reduced debt. The 451-store chain opened 10 stores during...

HomeBase conversion yields questions.(conversion of stores in tandem with falling share prices)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... IRVINE, CALIF. -- A multiphase conversion process that began eight months ago at HomeBase is complete, following the recent conversion of three stores to the 100,000-sq.-ft. House2Home format. The company now operates 42 of the home...

Albertson's picks up Kroger cfo.(Felicia Thornton to act as Albertson's executive vice president and chief financial officer)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... BOISE, IDAHO -- Albertson's new executive vp and cfo Felicia Thornton joins the company from rival Kroger, where she recently served as a group vp of retail operations and was a member of the executive committee. Thornton replaced former cfo...

Levra moves up at Sports Chalet.(Craig Levra to act as chairman)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... LOS ANGELES -- Less than four years after leaving The Sports Authority to join Sports Chalet, president and ceo Craig Levra has added the title of chairman. Company founder Norbert Olberz recently announced his retirement, clearing the way...

NY airwaves once again insane with return of new Crazy Eddie.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... NEW YORK -- He's baaaack! After a 12-year hiatus, consumer electronics retailer Crazy Eddie and its manic pitchman returned to the airwaves in New York City with a TV and radio advertising blitz. But this time, consumers won't find the...

2Q brings bad news for Good Guys.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Turnaround hopes on hold in face of fiscal year loss ALAMEDA, CALIF. -- Six months of slow sales have derailed The Good Guys' hopes to turn a profit for its current fiscal year. The 79-store consumer electronics chain now says it expects...

WWRE welcomes new charter member.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- The WorldWide Retail Exchange, the premier B2B exchange for retailers and suppliers, has announced that Markant, the German-based services organization, has joined as its newest charter member. According to the WWRE,...

Amazon ceo sells $3.7m of stock.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... WASHINGTON -- Amazon.com ceo Jeff Bezos has sold $3.7 million of the on-line retailer's stock, according to the company. The sale represents less than 1% of Bezos' holdings in the Internet firm and was part of his routine liquidity and...

Kohl's launches new Web site.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. -- Kohl's Department Stores has launched Kohls.com, a Web site to complement its in-store commitment to brands, value and convenience. The site offers customers thousands of items in Kohl's key merchandise categories,...

Borders relaunches site with Amazon.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... ANN ARBOR, MICH. -- Borders Group has relaunched its Web site, borders.com, now teamed with Amazon.com. The co-branded site provides customers access to Amazon's vast selection of books, music, videos and DVDs, along with Amazon's editorial...

TRU implements PurchaseSoft software.(Toys "R" Us)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... WESTBOROUGH, MASS. -- PurchaseSoft Inc., a provider of e-procurement software, has announced Toys "R" Us has selected its e-procurement solution to achieve new levels of strategic sourcing for all non-merchandise spending. PurchaseSoft's...

Walgreens.com offers prescription refills.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... DEERFIELD, ILL -- Walgreens has enhanced its on-line pharmacy service to include an automated prescription refills option. According to e-commerce director Ron Weinert, the service was developed to prevent patients from missing days of their...

Aftermarket gurus warn of OEM competition on line.(original equipment manufacturers)
August 20, 2001... CHICAGO -- Aftermarket industry executives who gathered here for the first eAftermarket Forum earlier this month were greeted with news that car makers are encroaching into their space and the most effective tool for protecting their...

Pharmacy venture pools efforts to cull prescription marketing information.(ArcLight Systems)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... DUBLIN, OHIO -- Until recently, prescription sales numbers lagged far behind day-to-day activity at many retail chains, but now a group of major discounters, drug chains and even a supermarket operator have formed a consortium to provide a...

FINANCE WATCH.(retail insider trades)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... INSIDER TRADES NATIONWIDE DSN REPORT -- The following are major insider trades as reported to the SEC. STOCKS BOUGHT Albertson's: Arthur Ames, director, brought 2,000 shares on June 19 at $29.42, now owns 9,000 shares. ...

RETAIL IPO SCOREBOARD.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... RETAIL IPO SCOREBOARD Exchange/Company Gross Shares % Chg. proceeds sold since (in $mil.) (in mil.) offering Initial Public Offerings...

MAJOR INDICES.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net Percent 7/20/01 8/3/01 Change Change Discount Store Index 5102.14 5125.37 23.24 0.46% Dow Jones Ind. Avg. 10576.65 10512.78...

TOP GAINERS.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 8/3/01 Kmart (H) 13.96% Cato 13.60 PetsMart (H) 13.14 Rag Shops 8.75 Venator Group 8.16 TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks...

EARNINGS DIGEST.(retail earnings statistics)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... EARNINGS DIGEST '01 '00% %Chg. Barnesandnoble.com 2Q 6/30/01 Sales 83.7 81.4 2.8 Net Income (38.1) (57.1) NA Bluefly.com 2Q 6/30/01 Sales...

DISCOUNT RETAILING STOCK ANALYSIS TABLE.(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... DISCOUNT RETAILING STOCK ANALYSIS TABLE CLOSING CLOSING NET PERCENT PRICE PRICE CHANGE CHANGE P/E COMPANY 7/20/01 8/3/01 PERIOD PERIOD RATIO...

The right strategy for Rite Aid is a personal one.(Management Conference and Supplier Exhibition )(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... There are undoubtedly many skeptical retail observers who could not justify the expense incurred by Rite Aid recently to bring together more than 5,000 associates and vendors for its annual Management Conference and Supplier Exhibition to...

What are you doing to get tax rebate dollars?(discount store earnings jump with tax rebate money)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... The rebate debate is closed. Amid a thick fog of skepticism that first surrounded the President's tax rebate plan, a renewed sense of hope has emerged now that July sales are in. Despite all the talk of paying off debt and adopting...

IMRA 2002 is right around the corner.(International Mass Retailing Association)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Just kidding. IMRA 2002, our Annual Convention and Business Development Forum, will be held in May of 2002 as usual. So you have plenty of time to plan for it. But it wouldn't hurt to check your calendar today and pencil in the time and...

How to find the customers who are looking for you.(discount stores)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Reaching the right customer at the right time is the trick to selling anything, right? Better yet, what if you could reach somebody at the very moment they're actively searching for what you sell--wouldn't your chances of success go through...

Middle-class consumers to use rebate checks on necessities.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... WASHINGTON -- While not all consumers plan to spend their tax rebates, many will use the money to help defray the costs of household appliances and Back-to-School clothing and supplies. A National Retail Federation survey reveals that...

BTS shopping to end in August.(back to school)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... ARLINGTON, VA. -- According to a survey by International Mass Retail Association, most of those shopping for Back-to-School items (about 42% of the consumers surveyed) will finish almost all their shopping by the end of August. While nearly...

Consumer survey predicts smaller overall BTS basket.(back to school)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... WASHINGTON -- A recent National Retail Federation poll reveals that a majority of parents say their children have a large influence over decisions to buy clothes and accessories, as well as basic school supplies (78.5% and 75.5%,...

Report supports consumables as key to shopping frequency.(discount chains look to increase consumer visits)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Mainstream items from towels to toasters are flying off the shelves at mass, giving general merchandisers a coveted top-of-mind status among consumers. But in the race to become the channel of choice, there's more to market dominance than...

A lesson in pro-environmental retailing.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... The recent Roper Green Gauge Report reveals Americans have grown more concerned about environmental issues. Worries about pollution have hit a new high; concerns about loss of open space from development have escalated; aversion to pesticide...

Asian culture charms U.S. with popular cartoon series.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... On Saturday mornings, a gang of neighborhood children ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old, gather at Selina Yoon's house to watch cartoons with her two children. The anime-style cartoon "Jackie Chan Adventures" has won over these youngsters...

what's hot Looney tours.(Looney Tunes, Marvel sports marketing programs)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Mainstream interest in extreme sports has prompted evergreen properties to get in on the hair-raising action. Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes "irreverent" characters Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote and Tasmanian Devil launched the "Taz...

Golden Books.(agreement with Gund)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Vendor News - Golden Books has signed a multiyear agreement with toy manufacturer Gund to developed plush, collectible figures, gifts and playsets for its classic 60-year-old Pat the Bunny property. Gund, a toy licensee in North America and...

Disguise.(Butt-Ugly Martians license from Just Group PLC)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Disguise announced it has acquired the Butt-Ugly Martians license to produce Halloween costumes and accessories. The U.K. action-adventure series, a property of Just Group PLC, will make its U.S. premiere this September via Fox and Warner...

McFarlane Toys.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... McFarlane Toys has acquired its second major sports license to create McFarlane's Sports Picks NHL Hockey collectible figures officially licensed by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association. Each figure...

The Sharpe Company.(Will act as the North American licensing agent for Love Hearts)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... The Sharpe Company, a licensing and brand development agency, will act as the North American licensing agent for Love Hearts, based on. the Love Hearts candy displays of pastel Valentine wishes such as "Be Mine." Sharpe will position the...

It's not all gloom and doom.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Jeffrey Arlen You don't need me to tell you that the current business climate in general, retailing and the apparel business in particular, aren't--to put it delicately--performing up to expectations. Yet, even in these difficult...

Target and MJC: sweet game plan.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Twinkies are golden, starring in an exclusive Back-to-School program for Target through MJC Apparel. The Hostess character "Twinkle the Kid" is the latest flavor in a men's licensed consumer products program comprised of woven lounge pants,...

Accessory Network to relaunch Kidzbiz.(Children's accessories business)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Accessory Network is relaunching its children's accessories business as Kidzbiz. Formerly known as kids@work, Kidzbiz targets newborns to tweens with fashion-forward generic and licensed backpacks, handbags, fashion headwear, hosiery,...

Nadeau named president at Playtex.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Raymond Nadeau is the new president of Playtex Apparel. He has had 21 years of experience with Sara Lee in intimates--most recently as general manager of Bali Company's mass division. Appointed earlier this month, he succeeds Helen McCluskey,...

MATERIAL MATTERS.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... THE JUNIORS CUSTOMER IS AN ATTRACTIVE CONSUMER, WITH SIGNIFICANT SPENDING POWER AND A SHORT ATTENTION SPAN: HOW DO YOU STAY VISIBLE IN A MARKET SATURATED WITH PRODUCT VYING FOR HER ATTENTIONS? WEISS: I believe a key component of...

Jeans jumping, shorts slumping.(Sales data for denim)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Jeans are retail's all-American hope. For those who have survived to see another MAGIC, the question of what next year's best bets are arises. One oft-repeated answer: jeans. These standbys coolly contrasted an expected sea of redlines...

CAN KOHL'S KEEP IT UP?(Sales data for mid-tier retailing)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Stores such as Sears, JCPenney and Mervyn's are intrinsic components of mid-tier retailing. But for the last few years one Midwest-based operation has not only been the envy of this merchandising class but of the retailing world as a whole....

Totes take over.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... When it comes to bags, spring's winners can be compartmentalized into one carryall: totes. Overall, the bag business was flat or down last spring, depending on the retailer. Tote bags, though, are carrying increases and being reordered...

Sporty styles PUMP UP sales.(Kids' activewear and casual sportswear.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Apparel marketers are putting more dazzle and sparkle into kids' activewear and casual sportswear. For example, instead of standard-issue basketball shirts, the spring 2002 version is infused with dazzle fabrics or removable pockets. For...

COLORFUL COORDINATES BOLSTER SALES.(companies market underwear with colorful, coordinating sets)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Colorful coordinates are a bright spot in intimates. "More traditional basic brands are down in sales, and young-attitude styles or brands with color have been showing increases in 2001," says Thomas Abbott, divisional vice president at...

Wolf Camera.(files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Privately-held Wolf Camera filed for Chapter 11 in June. Chuck Wolf, founder and ceo of the Atlanta-based company, said post-filing financing has already been secured and the goal is to reorganize. "The reality is we have been unable to...

Matsushita.(pairs up with Leica to create new digital cameras)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Matsushita is expanding its presence in the digital camera business by partnering with Leica to create product under the company's Panasonic brand. The two companies will develop and market a line of digital still cameras to be unveiled this...

Kodak.(develops new technology with ESS Technology)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Kodak announced the first partner in its quest to allow the viewing of digital images on TV. The Apex Digital DVD player reads and displays digital images from the Kodak Picture CD will hit retailers this month with a SRP of less than $200....

Fujfilm.(opens expanded facility in Hanover Park, Illinois)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Last month, Fujfilm opened an expanded facility in Hanover Park, Ill. The 320,000-sq.-ft. facility will be national headquarters for its graphic systems division, as well as serving consumer markets, commercial imaging, document products,...

What's hot, what women want.(marketing digital cameras to women)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... No, it's not the popular video rental starring Mel Gibson, but a trend in the photo industry where manufacturers are now struggling to provide women with features they really want-and will buy-in digital cameras. Women are increasingly buying...

Digital adoption grows, but use is still limited.(Kodak, Fuji, and Polaroid market digital cameras)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Digital imaging has certainly captivated the collective imagination, and a fair share of profit from camera sales. But after three years of blockbuster growth, consumers simply aren't utilizing many of the technology's applications;...

Staples.(settles lawsuit with shareholders over Staples.com acquisition)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Staples has settled a lawsuit brought against it by a group of shareholders over the company's strategy to acquire remaining assets of Staples.com. Under terms of the settlement, pending approval by the Delaware Court of Chancery, Staples...

Bush Industries.(second quarter financial statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Office furniture manufacturer Bush Industries reported second quarter earnings were down 59%, due to a slow economy that hurt orders from office supply stores. Net earnings for the quarter ended June 30 fell to $1.4 million from $3.4 million...

HighPoint Systems Inc.(withdraws patent case against Office Depot and BarPoint.com)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... HighPoint Systems Inc., a provider of infrastructare software, said last month that it has withdrawn its patent infringement claims against Office Depot and BarPoint.com. The suit was directed at Office Depot's product marketed as the Office...

what's hot Creative covers.(book covers)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Gone are the days of brown paper-bag textbook covers. And while the art of crafting a snug-fitting neat paper book cover may have died, a foolproof alternative has emerged in its place. Stretchable fabric book covers are winning over students...

At superstores, BTS builds bridge to consumer market.(back-to-school)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... Soft economy or not, children across the nation will soon flood elementary and high school halls, and pack college campuses for the start of the school year. And while they may drag their backpacks, weighed-down with a plethora of new school...

Ukrop's opens gourmet food store.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... RICHMOND, VA. -- Supermarket chain Ukrop's has launched a hybrid gourmet and natural food market in Richmond, Va., called Joe's Market. The store opened Aug. 1 and features specialty and ethnic foods; natural and organic foods; a wellness...

Wal-Mart to sell sliced PB.(peanut butter)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... OKLAHOMA CITY -- Wal-Mart stores in Oklahoma and North Texas will soon be selling pre-sliced peanut butter developed by food researchers at Oklahoma State University. The peanut butter will come individually wrapped in plastic sheets like...

Borden sells off pasta business.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... HARRISBURG, PA. -- New World Pasta has acquired the remaining pasta business of Borden Foods for $43.1 million, including brands like Creamette, Prince, Catelli and Albadoro in the United States, Canada and Italy. With the added $210 million...

Snack food sales rise to $32 billion.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- Sales of savory snacks in the United States, including potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, popcorn, cheese snacks and meat snacks, grew 6.4% last year to reach $20.69 billion, according to figures released last month by...

Colored ketchup? Who would've anticipated it?(Heinz introduces purple ketchup)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2001... The idea of drowning a hot dog in green ketchup may be too much for parents to handle, but any average kid probably wouldn't think twice before taking a bite. Now Heinz is about to launch the next crazy color in condiments--Funky...

Mass tips glass to spike in new breed beer and wine.(beer and wine consumption)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2001... Americans are bored with cheap wine and everyday beer. Fine wine and premium brews are driving market growth today as consumers develop discriminating tastes. The retail wine market in the United States, estimated at $19 billion by...

Jewel-Osco launches new kosher supermarket.(One-Stop Kosher Experience)(Abstract)
August 20, 2001... CHICAGO -- Jewel-Osco's first full-service kosher supermarket in Highland Park is the latest example of a plan by Albertson's to improve its stance as a competitive grocer by targeting specific demographic groups. The One-Stop Kosher...

Wal-Mart taps next-generation leaders.(including Don Harris, Jim Haworth, and Doug Degn)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- A recent realignment of major management responsibilities at Wal-Mart is offering insight into the retailer's future competition of senior leadership. Three key executives, Don Harris, Jim Haworth and Doug Degn, were...

Costco feeling benefit of wholesale gas division.(gas stations in California doing record business)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... SAN DIEGO -- Costco Corp. gas stations in California are doing record business this summer as plummeting wholesale prices have given the retailer a huge edge on the competition. At many locations in the Golden State, the retailer is selling...

Supercenters enter fast-growth mode.(for Wal-Mart)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 6, 2001... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Wal-Mart will observe an important milestone later this month when its 1,000th supercenter opens in the central Missouri town of St. Robert. The significance of the event, beyond the fact Wal-Mart built a massive...

Chicago: a study in urban retail.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... Bullish property market attracts concepts old and new CHICAGO -- As the third largest retail market in the United States, Chicago is host to some of the most profitable retail properties in the country. Spurred by a residential building...

Near South side beckons big-box leaders.(in Chicago)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... CHICAGO -- If you want to get in early on this city's next hot retail development, you may just have to be an urban pioneer. With the North side already overdeveloped and real estate prices at nosebleed levels, savvy retailers are looking to...

Tupperware takes its party to the aisles of SuperTarget.(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS -- Chalk up another unique partnership to Target Stores, which just last month announced it would play host to in-house Tupperware parties at its SuperTarget division. The deal marks the first time Tupperware will be sold through...

New-look thrift shop begs question, How good will Goodwill get?(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... HURST, TEXAS -- Once the shopping domain of bargain hunters and those on fixed incomes only, Goodwill stores across the country want to broaden their appeal with larger stores, improved merchandising and new touches such as a cozy coffee shop...

Martha's Japan initiative has global implications.(Martha Stewart joint venture with The Seiyu Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 6, 2001... NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart is poised to make a major entrance into Japan through a joint venture with the 38-year-old retail company The Seiyu Ltd. The Martha Stewart name will flood the market via several high-profile lines of Martha Stewart...