Retailing Today articles from February 2007

Retailing Today archives from February 2007

Post-purchase TRU tells competition: game on: exclusive interview with new chairman and ceo Gerald Storch.(chief executive of Toys "R" Us Inc.)(Interview)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Gerald Storch wants to put the "Us" back in Toys "R" Us. Storch, the former vice chairman of Target Corp. and a former partner at consulting firm McKinsey & Co., has been at his post as the chief executive of Toys "R" Us for just...

Wal-Mart overhauls merchant team.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reorganizes merchandising team )
February 12, 2007... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Now that the dust from a major merchandising reorganization has settled at Wal-Mart, the challenge of growing sales and profits at the world's largest and most profitable company falls to a restructured team of senior...

Accountability takes its toll at Gap Inc.
February 12, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- Paul Pressler's time finally ran out. After repeated poor sales performance, in the Gap and Old Navy brands in particular, Gap's chief merchant stepped down from his position at the end of January. The final straw for...

Apparel industry feels sting of leadership purge.
February 12, 2007... NATIONWIDE RT REPORT -- Paul Pressler wasn't the only big executive to recently leave a major apparel retailer. The holiday season ended with a bang with the unexplained departure of Catherine West, JCPenney's evp and coo, on Dec. 28,...

Pier 1's results continue to nosedive.(specialty stores)
February 12, 2007... FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Pier 1 Imports reported sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 27 of $110.7 million, a decrease of 13.7% from $128.3 million last year, and comp-store sales declined 13.2%. Year-to-date sales of approximately $1.5...

CVS sees record January revenues.(FINANCIALS)
February 12, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp.'s total revenues for the four-week period ended Jan. 27 increased 24.2% to $3.7 billion, compared to $3.0 billion in the prior-year period. Same-store sales for the four-week period increased 8.6% over the...

Top gainers: for 2 weeks ended 1/31/07.(FINANCIALS)
February 12, 2007... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 1/31/07 Hancock Fabrics 26.98% Publix 17.10 RadioShack 12.13 Gander Mountain 10.19 eBay 9.76

Top losers: for 2 weeks ended 1/31/07.(FINANCIALS)
February 12, 2007... TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks ended 1/31/07 Kirkland's Inc. (7.80%) Pacific Sunwear (7.55) Tweeter Home Entertainment (6.76) Staples (5.51) Whole Foods Market (5.18)

Major indices.(retail industry stock performance )(Statistical table)
February 12, 2007... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net 1/17/07 1/31/07 Change Change S&P 500 (GSPC) 1431.77 1438.24 6.47 0.45% Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) 12563.53 12621.69 58.16 0.46 Nasdaq...

Stocks sold.(securities sold by retail industry executives)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... GAP: Doris Fisher, director, sold 8,800 shares on Jan. 29 at $19, now owns 66,875,039 shares. SUPERVALU: Kevin Tripp, officer, sold 89,148 shares on Jan. 26 at $36.15, now owns 80,493 shares. BEST BUY: Thomas Healy, officer, sold...

Whether large or small, it's all big news at CES.(Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas)
February 12, 2007... LAS VEGAS -- The Consumer Electronics Show attracted another huge crowd to Las Vegas last month and showcased thousands of new products already arriving in stores. Standout products included new portable media players, high-tech toys and...

Costco ceo: Store count could top 1,000 by end of decade.(discount stores plans more outlets )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Costeo is on course to open up to 35 new stores in 2007 and could top 1,000 stores worldwide by 2017 if it continues to expand at its current clip. Costco ceo Jim Sinegal told shareholders at its annual meeting Jan. 31 that...

'Compact car' format to take FedEx Kinko's for long ride.(new service by FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services)
February 12, 2007... DALLAS -- Compact cars and sport utility vehicles have nothing in common with copy centers and office products, but officials at FedEx Kinko's have found the operating characteristics and size disparity between the vehicle types an...

Misguided minimum wage hike.(retail industry and human resources management )
February 12, 2007... If you give someone five dollars for a magazine costing $3.98, how much change should you receive? And if someone was unable to count out that amount, would you want him manning the cash register? What if he was unable to fill out a job...

U.S. mint unveils new $1 coin series.(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The United States Mint is releasing a new series of Presidential $1 coins to begin circulation in 2007. The first four $1 coins will commemorate George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The...

Target opens its first food DC.(department stores Target Corp. )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Target is constructing its first food distribution center in Lake City, Fla. Scheduled to open in late summer 2008, the DC will enable frozen, refrigerated and fresh produce items to reach Target guests in the Southeast. It...

Retailing today to host China tour.(upcoming retail trade show in China )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- A consortium of A-list retailers and manufacturers will join Retailing Today in China next month on a five-day symposium/tour to learn firsthand how to do business in the rapidly evolving Chinese landscape. Co-hosted by The...

Taking back the neighborhood.(Wal Mart's Neighborhood Market drug stores )
February 12, 2007... TULSA, OKLA. -- The latest refinements to Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Market has the format looking more like a potential growth vehicle and renewed source of competitive concern for chain drug retailers and supermarket operators. The...

Circuit City ceo touts technology as merchandising tool.(National Retail Federation's 96th Annual Convention & Expo)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- The National Retail Federation's 96th Annual Convention & Expo, held from Jan. 14 to 17 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center demonstrated that technology, once concentrated in the sales, management, inventory and logistics...

NRF vendors offer glimpse of next-generation retail gadgetry.(National Retail Federation trade show)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Merchandising technology abounds today. The NRF show continues to be a key forum for innovation, including an NCR demonstration that shows how RFID technology might allow consumers to find out if products not on the sales floor...

Housewares show preview encourages easy living.(International Housewares Association annual exposition )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- The International Housewares Association offered a glimpse of what is coming at its convention and exposition next month when it held its International show preview Jan. 16. Making life easier was a critical consideration at the...

Hispanic consumer top of mind at annual Craft and Hobby show.(Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show)
February 12, 2007... ANAHEIM, CALIF. -- Digital scrapbooking and portable craft kits were some of the hot items at this year's Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif. More than 20,000 people and 1,100 exhibitors packed the...

Sustainability meets efficiency at Kansas City supercenter.(Wal-Mart's new store in Kansas City )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Even though customers at Wal-Mart's new high-efficiency supercenter in Kansas City, Mo. can't see most of the changes that earned the store its special designation, they will still be visible on the bottom line. The store...

Speculation stirs response from Williams-Sonoma.(home furnishings store Williams-Sonoma Inc. plans sell-off)
February 12, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND, CALIF. -- Two more home furnishings retailers--these headquartered on either side of San Francisco Bay--have lately been scrutinized as potential takeover targets. Williams-Sonoma has vigorously refuted rumors that...

What's new online.(holiday business promotions in United States)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... ONLINE POLL RESULTS MARKDOWN MADNESS (Based on responses collected 1/2 through 1/31) Q. HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS--WERE YOU MORE PROMOTIONAL OR LESS PROMOTIONAL THAN IN 2005? Less promotional 25% More...

New talk, new walk at Toys 'R' Us.(Jerry Storch chief executive of Toys "R" Us Inc.)
February 12, 2007... Toys "R" Us is so emphatic about wanting to spread the word of its new direction that the new ceo himself, Jerry Storch, made a point of spelling out to Retailing Today his vision for the new company. Why should that come as a surprise, you...

VF to sell intimate apparel biz.(VF Corp. to merge with Fruit of the Loom Inc.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... GREENSBORO, N.C. -- VF Corp. said lost month that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its global intimate apparel business to Fruit of the Loom, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, for $350 million in cash. VF's intimate apparel...

Tiffany to romance Sin City.(Tiffany & Co. plans store in Las Vegas)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Famed jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. is the latest in a long list of luxury retailers to heed the siren call of Las Vegas. The company announced plans last month to open a new store in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in late summer 2007....

Timex to acquire Valentino.(Timex Corp and Valentino S.p.A)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... MIDDLEBURY, Conn. -- Timex Group and Valentino S.p.A. signed a licensing agreement for the creation, production and distribution of a new luxury watch collection worldwide. Maison Valentino will continue to contribute to the design of the...

Executive moves.(new appointments in clothing and apparel industry)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... * The TJX Cos. named John Gilbert evp and chief marketing officer. Gilbert most recently served as vp of marketing at Dunkin' Donuts, where he was responsible for all marketing functions, including brand management, advertising, brand public...

Macy's resonates well with may shoppers.(discount stores Macy's Midwest)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The results are in: Customers are responding positively to fashion at Macy's in former May Co. locations. The company reported its crucial holiday results last month, which proved that, for the most part, customers were receiving the new...

Children's company matures into tween fashions.(LT Apparel new teen fashion line )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- After experiencing success with multiple lines of children's apparel, LT Apparel, formerly Lollytogs, is trying its hand at a new category of clothing: tween girls' apparel. The line, called Secret Crush, is designed for the tween...

Grown-up apparel players get childish with newest offerings.(children's clothing market)
February 12, 2007... There's good news for those in the infant and toddler market: it will continue to grow, reaching $18.4 billion in sales at retail in 2010, according to a recent report from Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com. "Infant,...

Interactive mirrors reflect upon apparel purchases.(apparel shopping by teenagers )
February 12, 2007... Teenage consumers won't have to worry about shopping alone ever again, if the latest technology displayed at the National Retail Federation show held in New York last month becomes widely accepted at retail. IconNicholson's pop-up boutiques...

Everything's coming up floral in tableware.(table ware at International Home & Housewares Show)
February 12, 2007... Tabletop continues to be casual and laid back. Even the more meticulous trends in the marketplace are being mellowed, with hand-painted looks and the various dinnerware shapes that have emerged as popular becoming more abstract and less...

IKEA.(IKEA International A/S plans store in Charlotte)
February 12, 2007... IKEA will open a 345,000-square-foot store in Charlotte, N.C., with a target opening date of 2008. The new unit will increase the retailer's presence in the southeastern United States. IKEA already has four units operating or planned in the...

Conair Corp. has acquired Franzus Co. LLC, a leading supplier of travel accessories, including personal care, security and convenience items.(VENDOR NEWS)
February 12, 2007... Conair Corp. has acquired Franzus Co. LLC, a leading supplier of travel accessories, including personal care, security and convenience items. Connecticut-based Franzus is a purveyor of travel-related accessories in North America under the...

Lowe's.(Dennis Knowles promoted by Lowe's Food Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Lowe's has promoted Dennis Knowles to senior vp of store operations for the company's south central division reporting to Michael Brown. Brown was promoted to evp of store operations last month. In his new position, Knowles takes on...

Designer dinnerware.(new product line from Lenox Brands)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Retailers have been taking upmarket labels and developing sub-brands for quite some time. Now, vendor Lenox is doing something similar with its Accoutrements line, developed with designer Anna Griffin, known for her stationery line, to help...

Crate & Barrel targets bargain hunters.(new catalogs from Euromarket Design Inc.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Crate & Barrel is positioning itself to compete for mass-market customers more effectively by updating, expanding and renaming its Best Buys catalog and Web site. Now, the catalog, Everyday Best Buys, is deeper with a wider assortment of...

Country living & dining.(new dinner line from Hearst Brand Development)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... If you've got plates, you need a table to put them on--and you are increasingly able to get that table, and a few chairs to place around it, in the mass market. Country Living has been working with Lane to develop dining room sets at more...

Where iPod once ruled, new players now roam.(digital audio equipment at Consumer Electronics Show 2007)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The world of portable audio has been dominated for years by the iPod, but Apple is getting a fresh challenge from big-name suppliers offering flashy products and lower prices. The new crop of suppliers is led by SanDisk, which will soon...

Hastings Entertainment.(specialty stores reports profits)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Hastings Entertainment reported a slight gain in holiday sales but said they fell short of expectations. The 154-store chain reported just a 2% increase in sales of $127.7 million for November and December 2006. "We are disappointed with...

Sears Holdings.(John Walden joins Sears Holdings Corp.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The former head of Best Buy's customer centricity program has joined Sears Holdings as its evp and chief customer officer. John Walden left Best Buy for Sears on Jan. 29 where he will spearhead what Sears described as "customer-focused...

Nintendo.(VENDOR NEWS)
February 12, 2007... Nintendo reported a 43% increase in year-to-date profits due mainly to strong sales of its Wii game console. The company reported a total profit of $1.1 billion for the nine-month period ended Dec. 31, 2006. Those profits were driven by sales...

Cell phone IQ on the rise.(advanced mobile phones )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... It's going to be another four months before Apple's iPhone debuts this summer, but several other cell phone suppliers have already jumped into the "smartphone" arena. The Samsung Blackjack arrived in stores last month sporting a 2.2-inch...

More IPOD couplings.(latest digital audio equipment at Consumer Electronics Show )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Mp3 player accessories are a stand-alone industry that generate more than $1 billion in sales, and that total will grow this year with the hundreds of new sleeves, gadgets and speaker systems that debuted at CES last month. On the...

DVD promo.(largest sold digital video disks )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The 10 most heavily promoted (*) sell-through video titles at mass ([dagger]) for the period of 12/1 through 12/31/2006 NO. OF ADS/TITLE/STUDIO 78 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN-DEAD MAN'S CHEST Disney Home Entertainment 35 TALLADEGA...

Reduced-calorie kibbles for the porky pet set.(food and nutrition levels in pets )
February 12, 2007... According to a recent report from the Food and Drug Administration, more than 48 million dogs and cats in the United States are either overweight or obese. And while weight problems tend to arrive with old age and lack of mobility, food and...

Central Garden & Pet.(pet industry projects decreased earnings )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Central Garden & Pet revised its earnings outlook for its first quarter of 2007. The company expects to report a loss of 12 cents to 14 cents per share on sales of $320 million for the quarter but had expected to break even. President and ceo...

PetSmart.(Don Boone and PETsMART Inc. to sell high-end dog kennel line)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Jewett Cameron signed a deal with PetSmart to sell its high-end dog kennel line in more than 900 PetSmart stores. The kennels will be sold under the American Kennel Club and Lucky Dog brands. "We've always focused on the premium end of the...

NutraCea has entered an agreement to launch its MaxEglo line of equine feed at Tractor Supply stores through supplier Manna Pro.(dog food marketing )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NutraCea has entered an agreement to launch its MaxEglo line of equine feed at Tractor Supply stores through supplier Manna Pro. Under terms of the deal, the high-nutrition line of horse food will be sold at 550 of Tractor Supply's 676...

Say nay to strays.(radio frequency identification equipment to trace dogs )(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Finding lost pets has been made into a science with the advent of microchips, but a British company is making the process easier and less invasive with a product called Loc8tor. The system uses small tags--which can be attached to a pet...

See spot drink beer.(Happy Tail launches Happy Tail Non-Alcoholic Beer for dogs)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The anthropomorphizing of pets has been going on for hundreds of years but several new products have taken the practice of treating pets like people to a new level. For dogs that love the taste of beer, Happy Tail now has Happy Tail...

Sink your teeth into this: Global Pet Expo comes to Orlando.(new pet products at Global Pet Expo in Orlando)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... More than 700 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new pet products will be at this year's Global Pet Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22 to 24. The pet industry's largest U.S. trade show will also feature more...

Move over whiteners, halitosis wants shelf space.(oral hygiene products market )
February 12, 2007... The oral care category not only is quite mature, but it has turned into one of the most competitive categories in health and beauty. Given this, sources agree that innovation is key for future growth as Americans are unlikely to drastically...

Florame.(health foods giant Florame opens in Texas)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Florame, a French certified organic company, has opened its first U.S. affiliate with a retail center in Alamo Heights, Texas. French entrepreneur Jean-Yves Ferrer and Alain Berthelot, a former Nestle executive, have teamed up to bring...

Revlon.(Revlon Consumer Products Corp. sells stake to MacAndrews and Forbes Co.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Revlon has completed its $100 million rights offering and a private placement of stock, with the proceeds to be used to trim debt. As a result of the transactions, MacAndrews & Forbes, Revlon's majority stockholder that is wholly owned by...

Procter & Gamble has acquired from private equity firm North Castle Partners, for an undisclosed amount, HDS Cosmetics Labs, which manufactures the dermatology skin care line DDF.(Procter & Gamble Co. and North Castle Partners L.L.C.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Procter & Gamble has acquired from private equity firm North Castle Partners, for an undisclosed amount, HDS Cosmetics Labs, which manufactures the dermatology skin care line DDF. The acquisition will help the manufacturer gain a stronger...

M-A-C Cosmetics has named actress Raquel Welch as its newest M-A-C Beauty Icon.(Makeup Art Cosmetics Inc.)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... M-A-C Cosmetics has named actress Raquel Welch as its newest M-A-C Beauty Icon. Welch and M-A-C Cosmetics closely collaborated on a color collection that will be available at M-A-C locations worldwide this month. ANTOINETTE ALEXANDER ...

Bold lips = bright teeth.(new oral hygiene products from Sally Hansen Group)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Sally Hansen, a Del Laboratories brand, isn't exactly an oral care company, but the manufacturer has leveraged its expertise to help women brighten their smile. Looking to tap into the popular teeth-whitening segment, Sally Hansen is...

Gamble-ing on bundles.(Procter & Gamble)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Looking to further innovate and simplify the oral care category, Procter & Gamble is gearing up for 2007 with a new focus on integrating and accelerating its Crest brand and the Oral B brand it snapped up through the Gillette acquisition in...

Drug stores take center stage once more in battle for beauty.(health & beauty care)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The cosmetics and toiletries market is showing signs of growth, and while the department stores and food stores continue to lose share, the battle between drug stores and big-box retailers like Target and Wal-Mart is heating up. ...

Toys' new power players: faces from across retail help shape a new corporate culture.(SPECIAL REPORT: TOYS "R" US)
February 12, 2007... Changing the culture of a company requires changing the people that are in the company, and that's just what Toys "R" Us has done in the time since it went private in July 2005. The culture change began at the top, with the hiring of former...

Turning the (web) page: one online partnership falters, another emerges with a much brighter future.(SPECIAL REPORT: TOYS "R" US)
February 12, 2007... Effective July 1, 2006, Toys "R" Us redefined its online business. After axing its relationship with former partner Amazon.com and winning a $750 million lawsuit, the company collaborated with online provider GSI Commerce. "[With the new...

Babies 'R' us maturing fast: as parent company goes, so does baby division.(SPECIAL REPORT: TOYS "R" US)
February 12, 2007... In Gerald Storch's mind, Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us are not separate businesses. They are the same business. They are two parts of a whole--and Toys "R" Us management is not focused on growing one of these businesses more than the other....

Comeback kids: toy sales starting to roll.(LICENSING UPDATE: Retailing & Entertainment)
February 12, 2007... The crucial holiday season--when up to 40% of toy shopping is done for the year--is over. Although the final tabulations from the holiday season for toy shopping are not yet in, The NPD Group reported in October 2006 that it had be gun to see...

Hit movies play into latest toy licenses.(LICENSING UPDATE: Retailing & Entertainment)
February 12, 2007... Toys based on characters from new movies always account for a big chunk of toy sales each year and 2007 could be better than usual with several blockbuster sequels and new high-potential animated films due in theaters. As usual, Walt...

Is gaming market upbeat about console sales? Wii, Wii.(LICENSING UPDATE: Retailing & Entertainment)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... After several mediocre years, video game sales came roaring back last year on the strength of several hit games, and the release of two new consoles should drive sales to record highs in 2007. According to The NPD Group, retail sales of...

BJ's.(BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. promotes Thomas Gallagher)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NATICK, MASS. -- BJ's has promoted Thomas Gallagher to evp of store operations. In his new position, he will be responsible for all BJ's Wholesale Club operations. Gallagher succeeds Ed Giles, who has left the company.

Albertsons LLC.(11 unprofitable stores closed)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Albertsons LLC will close 11 unprofitable stores in Texas during February and March. The announcement comes only one week after the supermarket retailer said it would close nine underperforming stores in Colorado.

Better bread.(ACNielsen data report says customers paying more for healthier bread)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... ACNielsen data shows that bread dollar sales are increasing while unit sales are decreasing, evidence that consumers will pay more for healthier loaves. Taking cues from the trend, Baker's Inn reformulated its recipes so all varieties...

Urban sites just peachy for latest Trader Joe's.(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... Trader Joe's, a habituate of the suburbs, is going urban in a big way. In its latest city selection, the company is developing a store in midtown Atlanta after debuting in the city's metro area last year with a unit in suburban Roswell. ...

A 'Lot' of expansion: Supervalu's restructuring includes push of Save-A-Lot banner.(Save-A-Lot-Food-Stores)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. -- Food retailer and distributor Supervalu will likely close 10 Milwaukee-area Jewel-Osco stores and sell five more to Roundy's in a strategic program of remodeling and rationalizing its Albertson's acquisitions. At the...

No 'Easy' U.S. entry for Tesco: the European retailer faces stiff competition domestically.(SPECIAL REPORT)
February 12, 2007... The entry of Tesco into the United States, using the template of the relatively tiny Express format it operates in Europe as the basis for an American store concept, is another reminder that fresh ideas are going to make food retailing...

SIAL comes to North America.(North American Food Marketplace)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The internationalization of food retailing is evident in the entrance of retailers into new countries, the globalization of cuisine and even in wade shows. From March 28 to 30, the fourth edition of SIAL will provide Montreal and all of North...

Meijer teams with Nature Conservancy.(Connecting with the Community: Profiles of Public Service)
February 12, 2007... Meijer and the Meijer family have consistently contributed to helping consumers in the chain's trading area enjoy outdoor spaces. Now Meijer is playing a new role in improving the environment in the company's home state of Michigan through a...

Shopping outlook.(MERCHANT PLANNER: A MONTHLY TREND TRACKER OF WEATHER AND MERCHANDISING FOR THE YEAR'S HIGHEST-VOLUME PROMOTIONAL "HOLIDAYS")(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... The last week of winter (March 11-17) trends warmer than last year, especially in the West, but the bigger negative is going to be much wetter conditions in part to the weak El Nino. Spring 2006 showed one of the greatest changes in a decade...

Forecast by retail market.(MERCHANT PLANNER: A MONTHLY TREND TRACKER OF WEATHER AND MERCHANDISING FOR THE YEAR'S HIGHEST-VOLUME PROMOTIONAL "HOLIDAYS")(Statistical table)(Brief article)
February 12, 2007... FORECAST BY RETAIL MARKET AVERAGE LASTYEAR THISYEAR City (30 YEARS) (ACTUAL) (FORECAST) Boston TEMP 39[degrees] 39[degrees] 37[degrees] ...