DSN Retailing Today articles from August 2005

DSN Retailing Today archives from August 2005

Lands' End veteran Meads steps down.(Mindy Meads)
August 22, 2005... HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- Sears brands took another beating with the departure of Lands' End ceo Mindy Meads, who abruptly left the company Aug. 10, opening the door for more speculation as to the future of the label with the newly formed...

Holiday shopping report: with summer barely over, e-tailers already eyeing Christmas trends.
August 22, 2005... NEW YORK -- Santa may still be in the midst of his summer vacation, but the first indications of what the holiday selling season will be like are arriving. Because online retailers are experiencing an earlier selling season and researchers...

Sam's taps head merchant as ceo.(Sam's Club appointed Doug McMillon)
August 22, 2005... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Unlike past changes in senior management at Sam's Club, the recent appointment of Doug McMillon as ceo is not expected to result in a major shift in strategy. That's due largely to McMillon's prior position as Sam's...

Levi's tries out mass, and likes the way it fits.(Levi Strauss & Co.)
August 22, 2005... SAN FRANCISCO -- Levi Strauss & Co. has found its perfect fit: the mass market. The gamble the company took two years ago when it launched its Signature line continues to pay off. Levi's posted a triple-digit increase in earnings during the...

Best Buy expands eq life concept.(Best Buy Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Best Buy continues to build out its test of the health-meets-technology concept, eq life. The consumer electronics retailer announced plans for a third location in the Twin Cities, in Oak Park Heights/Stillwater at Oak Park...

Target adds upscale Smith & Hawken brand.(MARKET WATCH)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Target has signed a deal that will bring upscale gardening and outdoor living brand Smith & Hawken to its stores. The deal brings an exclusive line of items that will be available in Target garden centers in late 2005 and in...

Tractor Supply diversifies with acquisition.(Tractor Supply Co. (Nashville, Tennessee) plans to acquire Del's Farm Supply )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... BRENTWOOD, TENN. -- Tractor Supply Co. has announced plans to buy 17-store Del's Farm Supply of Lakewood, Wash., a privately operated chain that sells feed, supplies and accessories related to the care of horses, farm animals and pets. The...

Study: Costco.com ranks 7th in traffic.(Costco Companies Inc)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... ISSAQUAH, WASH. -- Costco's e-commerce division is among the top 10 in the country, according to a recent report from AC Nielsen/Net Ratings. The report ranked Costco.com seventh in the nation in terms of traffic volume on its Web site. The...

CompUSA to gain more Megastores, close Good Guys.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... DALLAS -- CompUSA is moving to further consolidate its business by closing 35 Good Guys stores and reformatting eight more units to its new CompUSA/Good Guys Megastore concept. It's a quick response to the company's new store prototype...

Latest IKEAs debut self-checkout, branded appliances.(IKEA North America L.L.C.)
August 22, 2005... FRISCO, TEXAS -- IKEA's debut in the Dallas market earlier this month marked not only the introduction of this Swedish value-oriented home furnishings concept to North Texans but also the unveiling of some new merchandising strategies for...

QVC's Ronning strengthens connection between Internet and TV.(an interview with QVC Inc.'s newly appointed President Randy Ronning)(Interview)
August 22, 2005... WEST CHESTER, PA. -- In July, QVC announced plans to combine broadcast and Internet merchandising initiatives under the leadership of Randy Ronning who was recently promoted to chief merchandising officer from executive vp. In addition to his...

Former McD's vp takes on coo role at RadioShack.(an interview with Claire Babrowski as he joins Radioshack Corp.)(Interview)
August 22, 2005... FT. WORTH, TEXAS -- RadioShack named Claire Babrowski evp and coo last month with responsibilities for the retailer's U.S. and Canadian operations, including channel operations, merchandising, marketing and advertising, retail services and...

Blockbuster big 2Q loss worse than expected.
August 22, 2005... DALLAS -- The record 19-week slump at the box office this spring and early summer is catching up with the video industry. Leading retailer Blockbuster reported a $57.2 million loss for its second quarter, citing a poor slate of rental titles...

Mervyns names new div. merch. head.(Gary Schettino)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... HAYWARD, CALIF. -- Mervyns has announced the appointment of Gary Schettino as divisional merchandise manager, men's. He will report directly to Michael Wallen, Mervyns' senior vp and gram, women's ready-to-wear, men's and kids'. "Gary's...

New-look Frank's re-emerges from Ch. 11.(Frank's Nursery and Crafts Inc. is reorganizing itself and changing name as FNC Realty Corp)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... TROY, MICH. -- Frank's Nursery & Crafts emerged from bankruptcy last month under its second amended Ch. 11 plan of reorganization. Frank's, which closed all stores during its reorganization, plans to retain 42 parcels of real estate for...

RFID test center opens in Arkansas.(RFID Global Solution opening its RFID Innovation Center)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... ROGERS ARK. -- RFID Global Solution announced the official opening of their RFID Innovation Center, located approximately 10 miles from Wal-Mart's headquarters. The new facility provides a fully operational RFID-enabled supply chain and shows...

Target credit card div. boosts profits.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Target posted a bigger-than-expected 50% jump in quarterly profit as a hot summer drove demand for clothing and outdoor gear, and credit card earnings jumped. Wayne Hood, retail analyst with Prudential Equity Group, said the...

Top gainers: for 2 weeks ended 8/10/05.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 22, 2005... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 8/10/05 Saks Inc. 17.11% RadioShack 12.47 Rite Aid 8.47 Dress Barn 7.09 Hancock Fabrics 5.63

Top losers: for 2 weeks ended 8/10/05.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 22, 2005... TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks ended 8/10/05 Blockbuster (21.25%) Fred's (20.67) Family Dollar (14.53) Payless Shoesource (13.42) Foot Locker (12.40)

Major indices.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 22, 2005... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net % 7/27/05 8/10/05 Change Change S&P 500 (GSPC) 1231.16 1229.13 (2.03) (0.16%) Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) 10579.45...

Insider trades.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... STOCKS BOUGHT BARNES & NOBLE: Leonard Riggio, chairman, bought 50,000 shares on Aug. 10 at $42.87, now owns 12,666,178 shares. SAFEWAY: Raymond Viault, director, bought 4,000 shares on July 28 at $24.25, now owns 4,000 shares. ...

Change at ShopKo brings an end to charity golf.(ShopKo Charity Golf Classic )
August 22, 2005... GREEN BAY, WIS. -- It's never easy to watch a long-time charity event reach its end, especially one that comes as the result of corporate attrition. But to the credit of planners of the 26th--and final--ShopKo Charity Golf Classic earlier...

Ollie's growing into its own niche as discount retailer.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... HARRISBURG, PA. -- Although its approach to discount retailing is a bit old fashioned, Ollie's Bargain Outlet is using some new wrinkles to help grow in an environment where the shifting fortunes of its competitors have created opportunities....

But boss, the blue jeans ate my margins.(EDITORIAL)
August 22, 2005... By the time you pick up this issue of DSN Retailing Today, the back-to-school selling season will be hitting full stride. Pens, pads and backpacks will be filling aisles in every retail store from Seattle to Miami--waiting for anyone and...

Free music. Does anybody--retailer or customer--really cash in?(EDITORIAL)(Column)
August 22, 2005... I have bad news for you. At the end of this column, even if you read every single word, you will not be offered a free music download. The good news is you can get them just about everywhere else. It seems today every business operator is...

Upcoming holiday movie blitz mixes quirky with traditional.
August 22, 2005... Several classic properties and a few offbeat ones will be part of the mix this fall as toy makers and movie studios launch their annual holiday blitz at retail. Some of the familiar faces will include Harry Potter and Cinderella along with a...

Car culture becomes mainstream.(Retailing & Entertainment: LICENSING)
August 22, 2005... Car culture has been primarily male-oriented ever since the first Model Ts rolled off assembly lines in Detroit a century ago. But that's starting to change as racing associations like NASCAR, classic auto makers and magazines are extending...

McDonald's rolls out the Redbox.(McDonald's Corp. adding kiosks in some more places)
August 22, 2005... McDonald's has always had a hand in entertainment, dating back to its TV commercials with Ronald McDonald and toy-laden Happy Meals. But this summer, the fast food chain is taking that interest to new levels with several high-profile...

High-definition DVD launch looking like a dud.
August 22, 2005... Retailers who expected the launch of a new format to drive holiday sales will likely have to wait until next year to see any action from high-definition DVD. With the fourth quarter just weeks away, there's still no word on when the first...

Retail Brand Alliance sold its Casual Corner Group business to Gordon Brothers Group, a liquidation firm, early this month.(ITEMS)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... NEW YORK -- Retail Brand Alliance sold its Casual Corner Group business to Gordon Brothers Group, a liquidation firm, early this month. The sale, said to be worth nearly $250 million according to market sources, included the disposition of...

Apparel marketer, licenser and retailer Polo Ralph Laura Corp. announced that a strong demand for spring and summer merchandise led to a fourfold increase.(ITEMS)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... NEW YORK -- Apparel marketer, licenser and retailer Polo Ralph Laura Corp. announced that a strong demand for spring and summer merchandise led to a fourfold increase in first-quarter profit. The quarterly earnings and sales, which...

New JCPenney denim targets baby boomers.(JCPenney Company Inc. introducing a new jeans labels for women)(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
August 22, 2005... Expanding on its success with the exclusive Nicole apparel line by designer Nicole Miller and capitalizing on denim's continued popularity, JCPenney has introduced three new jeans labels for the 35-plus women's market. Tint, Nicole and Jones...

Gap 'tunes' in to desire for better fit in denim: iTunes featured in jeans promo.(Gap's promotional partnership with Apple Computer Inc. iTunes Music Store)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... SAN FRANCISCO -- Pull on a pair of jeans, get a tree iTunes music download. That's the latest marketing strategy from Gap, which is hoping to lift its sinking sales by combining a promotional partnership with Apple's iTunes and a star-studded...

Chico.(Chico's FAS Inc. promoted Charles L. Nesbit Jr.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... FORT MEYERS, FLA. -- Chico's has promoted Charles L. Nesbit Jr. to coo. He will continue his work as evp and will oversee the operation and work to accelerate the Soma group's intimate apparel initiative. Nesbit joined Chico's in August 2004....

Phoenix Footwear Co. recently announced its acquisition of Paradise Shoe Co. LLC.(ITEMS)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... CARLSBAD, CALIF. -- Phoenix Footwear Co. recently announced its acquisition of Paradise Shoe Co. LLC. Terms were not disclosed. Paradise Shoe Co., based in Phoenix, is the exclusive licensee of the popular Tommy Bahama line of men's and...

Retailers get street smart with street wear.(MadSoul introducing a wide range of men's clothing)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... When urban wear was introduced to the market about t0 years ago, it provided a cutting-edge casual alternative for young men. Now, it's cleaning up its act. Nike announced plans earlier this month to launch an upscale urban line, called Blue...

Over-35 market is big business.(clothing stores market for women)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Move over, juniors. Fashion retailers are switching their look to something more mature this season. Too old for Abercrombie & Fitch (too co-ed!) but too young for AnnTaylor (it reminds them too much of their mothers), women over 35 will have...

What's ringing the regi$ter$!(denim blazers' prices)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Denim Blazers: The denim blazer is the new jean jacket for today's women and juniors. Popular blazers are cropped, fitted, dark-washed, distressed and even embroidered. RETAILER PRICE AMERICAN EAGLE: PRIVATE...

Superhero apparel swoops in to provide spark across sales channels.(cartoon characters for apparels marketing)
August 22, 2005... Vintage graphic t-shirts are hotter than ever, popping up in all channels with price points anywhere from $9.99 to $99.99. The shirts can be found emblazoned with cartoon characters from the '90s to bands from the '70s to cereals from the...

Children's wear for winter gets an update with sherpa and faux fur.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Playing off last year's success, many retailers have decided to stock their shelves again with sherpa and faux fur-lined items for kids' outer-wear this winter. "Last holiday season sherpa and faux fur were popular items for women," said...

Levi's accessorizing its Signature line with Tandy brands.(Levi Strauss & Co.'s licensing partner )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Levi Strauss Signature is venturing into the accessories market with licensing partner Tandy Brands. Rosie Iglesias, president of sales for Tandy's men's division, said about 20 SKUs for the back-to-school campaign went into 800 Kmart...

Gander Mountain.(Al Dittrich resigned, Michael Kelly and Curt Avallone appointed)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Gander Mountain is searching for a new head merchant following the July 20 resignation of Al Dittrich. He joined the company in 1998 and most recently served as evp of merchandising. Other recent personnel moves at the company include the...

Cabela's.(new stores)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Cabela's is scheduled to open a 170,000-square-foot store near Salt Lake City on Aug. 25 that will be the retailer's first store in Utah. The company also recently entered Texas with a store near Austin that opened June 30 and a unit that...

NHL back in business.(National Hockey League)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Although it's the smallest of the four major sports, sales of hockey merchandise could be in for a big increase in coming months following a July 13 agreement between the National Hockey League and the player's union that will allow regular...

Adidas/Reebok deal to rock competitive landscape.(adidas-Salomon AG's acquisition of Reebok International Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Adidas-Salomon AG's pending acquisition of Reebok International promises to alter the competitive landscape among major footwear, apparel and equipment companies and generate new opportunities for retailers who sell their goods. The...

NASCAR targets New York, Washington for new racetracks.(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... NASCAR is positioned to sustain its growing popularity well into the future thanks to major new developments that will bring live racing action closer to millions of fans in underpenetrated markets in the Northeast and Northwest. ...

The biggest hit film of the year, "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," will arrive in stores on DVD on Nov. 1 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... The biggest hit film of the year, "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," will arrive in stores on DVD on Nov. 1 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The $400 million box office hit was the first major summer film to get an...

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.(to release high-definition DVD and joins Buena Vista and Sony )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment ended months of speculation in July when it announced it will release its first high-definition DVD titles on the Blu-ray Disc format. Fox joins Buena Vista and Sony as the major studios supporting the...

Nickelodeon.(Jonathan Finn joined Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Nickelodeon announced it has hired Jonathan Finn to serve as vp of communications for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Finn comes to Nickelodeon from Old Navy, where he was senior director of public relations. ...

Capital Entertainment and First Look Media have merged to form a new company called First Look Studios in a deal that closed July 29.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Capital Entertainment and First Look Media have merged to form a new company called First Look Studios in a deal that closed July 29. The companies will team up to promote Capital's DVD properties, which include "American Idol." ...

Universal Media Discs.(Sony Pictures Family Entertainment's media boost)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... It's only been six months since Sony Pictures Home Entertainment launched the Universal Media Disc with "Spider Man 2" in March but the half dollar-sized DVDs have already become the industry's hottest new format. Since the March launch...

DualDisc DVD succeeds where DVD Audio failed.
August 22, 2005... Try as they might, record labels and retailers couldn't generate much interest in DVD Audio. The DVD music format was lauded for its superior sound but never found much of a following outside of musicians and upscale music fans. But the...

Convergence tops Amazon's wish list.(evaluating consumer electronics )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... You don't have to be Nostradamus to foresee the huge impact consumer electronics will have on holiday 2005 sales. The real magic comes in predicting what hot new gadgets will have the general public spellbound during the frenzy of consumerism...

"Land Before Time" coming to TV in 2007.(Universal Studios Inc.'s deal with Cartoon Network to create an animated TV series )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... One of the must successful video franchises of all time will return in a new form in 2007. Universal Studios Home Entertainment has signed a deal with the Cartoon Network to create an animated TV series based on "The Land Before Time." ...

Harris Teeter has gotten a bankruptcy court stamp of approval for six Winn-Dixie store locations.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Harris Teeter has gotten a bankruptcy court stamp of approval for six Winn-Dixie store locations. The acquired stores are strategically located in Harris Teeter core markets and should be accretive to core market share. Over the first nine...

HEB made the list of the Top 100 Places to Work for Latinos, the only supermarket listed.(HEB Grocery Co.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... HEB made the list of the Top 100 Places to Work for Latinos, the only supermarket listed. Among other food retailers, Wal-Mart, Target and 7-Eleven made the list published by Hispanic Magazine. mduff@dsnretailingtoday.com

Food Safety and Inspection Service.(Dr. Barbara Masters appointed)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Department of Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns has named Dr. Barbara Masters administrator of the agency's Food Safety and inspection Service. Masters will oversee the regulation of meat, poultry and processed egg products as administrator,...

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.(appointed James Travis)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has appointed James Travis vp of sales. Previously, he was national sales manager for Ocean Spray Cranberries. mduff@dsnretailingtoday.com

All-natural meat.(Albertson's Inc. introduced all-natural ground beef, Wholesome Harvest introduced organic ground lamb)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Terms such as "organic" and "fair trade" are becoming more important in the meat business as both retailers and vendors add product to match a growing demand. Indeed, last year, according to the Natural Marketing Institute, sales of organic...

Supermarkets look to produce to grow the green.(Larry's Markets Inc. to highlight the quality of produce selection, Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Inc.'s new Fresh Market concept )
August 22, 2005... Supermarket operators are using produce to counter the shift of consumers to alternative food retailers. In a tumultuous market, where consumers are alert to new ways of purchasing, supermarkets are launching a wide variety of initiatives to...

Vendors target kids with convenience.(Welch's Inc. partnered with FreshXtend to debut single-serve seedless grapes)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Given the degree of change in produce departments today, vendors are confronted with cyclical opportunities to introduce innovative new products that focus on emerging trends. Welch's, for one, has partnered with FreshXtend to debut a new...

Safeway to brand shopping experience.(shifting to lifestyle format)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Like A&P, Safeway is shifting to a perishables-rich format called Lifestyle, but it intends to take the concept a step further than its competitors. Steve Burd, Safeway's chairman and ceo, said during a recent conference call that after...

Bombay Co.(new in-store displays)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Bombay Co. has rolled out a new merchandising program that features lifestyle-based in-store displays. At the same time, the retailer is debuting fall home fashions that focus on simplified designs in furniture, accessories, lighting and...

Research and Markets.(Candles and Home Fragrances )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Research and Markets, in a study entitled "Home Fragrance & Candle Market 2005--Understanding and Predicting Consumers' Passion for Candles and Home Fragrances," said that the market for candies and home fragrances reached $8.4 billion in...

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Alliance Atlantis Communications have formed a partnership to bring "Martha," MSLO's new syndicated television show, to AAC's Life Network in Canada.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Alliance Atlantis Communications have formed a partnership to bring "Martha," MSLO's new syndicated television show, to AAC's Life Network in Canada. The deal also provides for MSLO's new home improvement...

Design convenience.(easier to use)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... When the word design comes up, frequently the first association made is with style. Sometimes, though, design means making products easier to use and more practical. The Wok & Roll from Typhoon adds a warming shelf to a pan, so that...

Newest clocks raise the bar in design, functionality.
August 22, 2005... Clocks are as a category where consumer preferences are forcing retailers to evaluate a wider range of products. As a result, retailers are expanding selection, frequently using their Web sites to offer products that don't make sense in...

MSE rolls out new bedding at Kmart.(Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Putting government-issued cots and linens behind her, Martha Stewart is set to roll out a new program dubbed Complete Bed. Going back to the category that launched her Martha Stewart Everyday line, the home decor doyenne is preparing to...

Hudsons' Bay trends upscale with new brands.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Hudsons' Bay Co. has introduced two new home proprietary-label brands at its Zellers stores, one with a Target connection, and has expanded a third. Hillary Stauth, an HBC spokeswoman noted, "Those are further examples of our efforts to...

2005 SPARC winners: Supplier Performance Awards by retail category.
August 22, 2005... The following companies were named top-performing suppliers for the year based on input from retail executives from every reach of the industry, and then reviewed and compiled by a panel of retail committee members for hard lines and soft...

Shopping outlook.(cold snap before halloween )(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... (Week prior to Halloween, Oct. 23-29, 2005.) The first cold snap of fall will come in the later half of October, with the week before Halloween particularly cold in the central United States, both compared to last year and the 30-year...

Forecast by retail market.(Illustration)
August 22, 2005... FORECAST BY RETAIL MARKET AVERAGE LAST YEAR THIS YEAR City (30 YEARS) (ACTUAL) (FORECAST) Boston TEMP 50[degrees] 49[degrees] 51[degrees]...

Light-up necklaces.(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Address parents' concerns this holiday season with light-up necklaces that stand out from the traditional snap-and-glow options. The necklaces, with either bulb or LED glow, come in Halloween-friendly shapes such as ghosts, pumpkins and...

Inflatable costumes 'blow up' in popularity.(Halloween costumes)(Brief Article)
August 22, 2005... Halloween costumes this year come in many shapes, sizes and colors, but the hot costume trend to follow is the inflatable option. The costumes are made of thin nylon and come with a portable fan to inflate them. Inflatable costumes on the...

The Wal-Mart supercenter has eco-nomic upside.
August 8, 2005... MCRINNEY, TEXAS -- If the 120-foot wind turbine in the parking lot of Wal-Mart's newest supercenter here isn't enough of a due, a sign above the entrance that reads "The McKinney Experiment," lets visitors know this is no ordinary...

Reorganized KB taps TRU talent.(KB Toys appoints Greg Staley from Toys "R" Us Inc.)
August 8, 2005... PITTSFIELD, MASS. -- After more than 18 months in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, KB Toys is preparing to emerge as a fully reorganized company with new ownership and new top management. And when it does--creditors have until Aug. 12 to...

As Tweeter teeters, a new chief emerges.(Tweeter Home Entertainment)
August 8, 2005... CANTON, MASS. -- Tweeter Home Entertainment continues on its quest for a turnaround, naming a new ceo, extending its credit facility and dosing stores. But times have not been good to the higher-end ce chains and the question remains whether...

OfficeMax posts second quarter losses.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... ITASCA, ILL. -- OfficeMax reported a second quarter net loss of $21.5 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $51.1 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in the second quarter...

Netflix has record-setting 2Q.(second quarter)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... LOS GATOS, CALIF. -- Online DVD rental firm Netflix reported record-setting second quarter net revenue of $164.5 million, a 37% increase from revenues of $120.3 million for the second quarter last year. Netflix also reported that net income...

Top gainers: for 2 weeks ended 7/27/05.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 8, 2005... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 7/27/05 eBay 19.18% Tweeter Home Entertainment 18.22 Amazon.com 16.56 Office Depot 16.22 Tractor Supply Co. 14.16

Top losers: for 2 weeks ended 7/27/05.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 8, 2005... TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks ended 7/27/05 Liberty Media (QVC parent) (12.23%) Trans World Entertainment (10.50) Pep Boys (6.67) PetsMart (5.83) Casual Male (4.95)

Major indices.(FINANCIALS)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
August 8, 2005... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net % 7/13/05 7/27/05 Change Change S&P 500 (GSPC) 1223.29 1236.79 13.50 1.10% Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Insider trades.(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... STOCKS BOUGHT eBAY: William Clay Ford, director, bought 13,000 shares on July 22 at $41.33, now owns 65,050 shares. RADIOSHACK: Claire Babrowski, coo, bought 10,800 shares on July 21 at $23.51, now owns 15,800 shares. STOCKS SOLD ...

A&P exits Canada, gains time to ponder next move.
August 8, 2005... MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P's decision to sell its Canadian operation to Metro, which it announced July 19, resulted in restructuring charges that doubled its first-quarter loss. The move is one of several A&P will take to strip down its overall...