Retailing Today articles from September 2006

Retailing Today archives from September 2006

Wal-Mart initiatives to drive bottom line, shopper satisfaction.
September 25, 2006... NEW YORK -- Expectations of an improved financial performance at Wal-Mart are now in place following the recent appearance of the company's top U.S. executive at an investor conference in New York. Eduardo Castro-Wright, president and ceo...

Daley Machine stamps out living wage.(Richard M. Daley's veto on living wage ordinance)
September 25, 2006... CHICAGO -- The retail industry issued a collective sigh of relief when the Chicago City Council failed to override a veto mandating big-box retailers pay a "living wage." The veto was issued on Sept. 11 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, the first...

In-store clinics stand to revolutionize retail--not to mention health care.
September 25, 2006... NEW YORK -- The opportunity afforded retailers by urgent care clinics may be extraordinary, as they have the potential to become a new dimension of service in the medical care universe--but they aren't risk free. From the present perspective,...

Best Buy's 2Q bests expectations.(FINANCIALS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- For the three months ended Aug. 26, Best Buy saw sales increase by 13% to $7.6 billion, compared with $6.7 billion for the prior-year's period. Earnings were $230 million, a 22% increase compared to the previous year....

Rite Aid's sales bump up 3.8% in quarter.(FINANCIALS)
September 25, 2006... CAMP HILL, PA. -- Rite Aid announced total drug store sales for the second quarter gained 3.8% to $4.27 billion from $4.11 billion in prior-year period. Same-store sales for the quarter, which began June 4 and ended Sept. 2, increased 3.8%,...

Top gainers: for 2 weeks ended 9/13/06.(FINANCIALS)
September 25, 2006... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 9/13/06 Stein Mart 20.59% Family Dollar Stores 16.90 CSK Auto 13.62 Best Buy 13.13 Dollar General 12.37

Top losers: for 2 weeks ended 9/13/06.(FINANCIALS)
September 25, 2006... TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks ended 9/13/06 Gateway (6.53%) Dell (5.26) Tuesday Morning Corp. (5.01) Safeway (3.87) Kroger (3.17)

Major indices.(FINANCIALS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net % 8/30/06 9/13/06 Change Change S&P 500 (GSPC) 1303.70 1318.07 14.37 1.10% Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) 11365.98 ...

Insider trades.(FINANCIALS)
September 25, 2006... STOCKS BOUGHT PEP BOYS: Nick White, director, bought 7,500 shares on Sept. 11 at $13.28, now owns 7,977 shares. WILLIAMS-SONOMA: Adrian Dillon, director, bought 5,000 shares on Sept. 8 at $29.50, now owns 5,000 shares. APPLE:...

BJ's forges new strategies in its latest market entry.
September 25, 2006... TAMPA, FLA. -- BJ's Wholesale Club entered the Tampa market this month with the opening of a 119,000-square-foot club that brings BJ's unique brand of warehouse club retailing to a market already occupied by Costco and Sam's Club. ...

CompUSA revolving door still revolving.(appoints Roman Ross as president)
September 25, 2006... DALLAS -- CompUSA has its third president and ceo in the space of about as many months, as Tony Weiss leaves the company "to focus his time and energy on his family and new professional endeavors," according to the company. Weiss will be...

Computer sales not affected by industry chaos.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... NATIONWIDE RT REPORT--For all the negative news surrounding companies in the computer category--both manufacturers and retailers--one would think the product itself is just sitting on shelves getting dusty. But the category is actually doing...

Kroger takes generous view of consumer penny pinching.
September 25, 2006... CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co. chairman and ceo David Dillon is the latest executive to tell retail analysts that consumer spending is slowing down, but said that Kroger's positioning should prove an advantage as consumer spending slows. ...

Wal-Mart continues RFID implementation.(Radio Frequency Identification)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Wal-Mart will bring another 500 stores and clubs online with its RFID initiative by the end of this fiscal year, bringing the total number of its locations using RFID to more than 1,000. Rollin Ford, evp and cio, noted...

Shld rolls out craftsman to all Kmarts.(MARKET WATCH)
September 25, 2006... HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- As part of the ongoing integration of the Sears and Kmart brands, Sears Holdings announced that about 1,400 Kmart stores will carry the Craftsman tool line beginning this fall. Craftsman is already sold in more than...

CB2 to challenge for college kid dollars.(MARKET WATCH)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... NORTHBROOK, ILL. -- CB2, Crate and Barrel's hipper offspring, has launched a new catalog under the theme "Affordable Modern," focusing on a customer that is becoming more of an attractive target: the IKEA graduate. Given that IKEA is drawing...

Viktor & Rolf is latest to feature at H&M.(Hennes and Mauritz AB )(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... STOCKHOLM -- H&M's latest limited-edition, one-off designer collection by Viktor & Rolf will land in 250 select stores in 24 markets worldwide on Nov. 9. The collection includes apparel for both men and women as well as accessories and will...

Catwalks showcase fashions for all channels.(OLYMPUS FASHION WEEK, SEPTEMBER 2006)
September 25, 2006... Olympus Fashion Week descended upon New York again in mid-September, as more than 90 designers showed off their latest spring duds both in and outside the tents at Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan. In comparison to last spring's...

Retailers descend upon Fashion Week en 'mass'.
September 25, 2006... The line between mass fashion and high-end, designer fashion used to be more concrete, and Fashion Week used to be only for the most elite retail buyers, fashion editors and "friends of friends." But recent seasons have proven that all of...

Sarafpour to design latest go int'l collection.(TARGET)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... During the middle of Fashion Week, Target announced the fourth and final designer for its GO International limited-edition collections. Iranian born Behnaz Sarafpour will follow Target's other clothing and accessories collections from...

First designer holiday promo debuts.(WAL-MART)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... With holiday decorations already on shelves at Wal-Mart stores, the retailer has announced its first-ever home goods holiday promotion involving celebrity lifestyle and design expert Colin Cowie. Next month, a new line designed by Cowie...

Banner change 'Field's' opposition.(Marshall Field's nameplate)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... CHICAGO -- On Sept. 9 at the former Marshall Field's store on State Street, opening day was met with mixed feelings from shoppers as the store officially changed over to the Macy's nameplate. While approximately 500 waited outside of the...

Exclusive online content.(THIS WEEK ONLINE)
September 25, 2006... * Metro 7 spring fashion preview * Macy's Chicago opening * Payless Shoes collection www.retailingtoday.com/dsnrt/prototypes

Special reports.(THIS WEEK ONLINE)
September 25, 2006... * EXPANDED 2006 CENSUS REPORT: Now available on CD for purchase including Excel files, PDFs and analysis. * SPECIAL REPORT: The Home Depot www.retailingtoday.com/dsnrt/specialreports/

Online poll results.(THIS WEEK ONLINE)(Chart)
September 25, 2006... Economic trepidation prevails (Based on responses collected 9/5 through 9/14) Q: ARE THE EARLY PREDICTIONS FOR A SOFT RETAIL ECONOMY IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2006 WARRANTED? It still 22% Depends. It's too...

TJX Cos. reveals succession plan.(appointment of Carol Meyrowitz and Donald Campbell)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... FRAMINGHAM, MASS. -- The TJX Cos. announced its board approved a succession plan for the executive management of the company. Carol Meyrowitz was named ceo, effective Jan. 28. Current chairman and acting ceo, Ben Cammarata, will continue as...

Wal-Mart to do away with layaway.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Wal-Mart Stores announced that because of declining use and increasing costs, it will phase out its layaway program as it expands other financing options. Customers have until Nov. 19 to place items in layaway and must...

OfficeMax reTULs private-brand strategy.
September 25, 2006... NAPERVILLE, ILL. -- Private brands will account for a larger percentage of the product mix at OfficeMax as the company builds on the early success of a new line of writing instruments and eyes other categories for private brand development...

Improved efficiency and customer service at root of OfficeMax changes.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... NAPERVILLE, ILL. -- Large- and medium-size businesses served by OfficeMax's contract division can look forward to the introduction of new sales and service programs in the coming months following a recent restructuring of the $4.6 billion...

Centricity is not revolutionary; it's overdue!(EDITORIAL)
September 25, 2006... It truly amuses me to hear people use the phrase "customer-centric" as though it were some radical new approach to selling goods. It's enough to make you think that paying attention to the wants and needs of the shopper has suddenly emerged...

Shortchanging the relevancy of retail.(GUEST COLUMN)
September 25, 2006... Retailers don't matter. That's the prevailing view among many economists who regard retailing as pretty much irrelevant to competition in the marketplace. The producers of goods and services either compete with one another for market...

Bulking up sales through sales in bulk.(SPECIAL REPORT: Costco[R] WHOLESALE)
September 25, 2006... Costco reached a milestone last year when it cracked $50 billion in sales for the first time and inched past Target to become the second-largest general merchandise retailer in the nation. Since then, Costco has solidified its position with...

Ancillary businesses continue to drive through' sales.(SPECIAL REPORT: Costco[R] WHOLESALE)
September 25, 2006... Costco has never been shy about testing new merchandise ideas and store formats. And while many of them never make it out of their test markets, some become standard parts of its business. Just about every ancillary business at Costco...

International arena offers slow, steady growth.(SPECIAL REPORT: Costco[R] WHOLESALE)
September 25, 2006... People don't think of Costco as a big international retailer, but its presence overseas represents more than 25% of its store base. And while it's been seven years since it entered a new market, it's exploring expansion in several countries...

Ahold.(Giant Food Stores acquired Clemens Markets Inc.)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Ahold, via its Pennsylvania-based Giant Food Stores, will acquire 14 stores from Clemens Markets in suburban Philadelphia. Of the 14 stores, 13 stores will be converted to the Giant Food banner, and one will continue...

Pathmark Stores.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Carteret, N.J. -- In the second quarter ended July 29, Pathmark Stores sales were approximately $1 billion and represented an increase of 0.2% from the prior year's second quarter. Same-store sales advanced 0.5%. Net loss was $8.8 million, or...

Spartan Stores.(appointment of Alex DeYonker)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Grand Rapids, Mich. -- Spartan Stores has appointed Alex DeYonker evp, general counsel and corporate secretary effective Oct. 2. DeYonker will actively participate in a broad range of legal and general management issues as general council,...

Wal-Mart Canada set for supercenter launch: retailer builds on discount store base.(Cover story)
September 25, 2006... Supercenters are coming to Canada, and that may have more of an effect on the United States than some may realize. Of course, any effect will be first felt in Canada, where established food retailers have been busily preparing for Wal-Mart's...

Fare for the familia: Hispanic food dominates at Minyard's newest Carnival locale.(IN THE NEWS)
September 25, 2006... OAK CLIFF, TEXAS -- Hispanic consumers have become a particularly attractive demographic to grocery operators looking to find a niche away from dominant retailers like Wal-Mart and the big supermarket chains. So the new flagship unit in...

'Local' promos produce-ing: regional sourcing resonates with consumers.(FRESH/FROZEN)
September 25, 2006... The current popularity of local produce promotions demonstrates that retailers recognize they can build on consumer trends to effectively reach shoppers. However, maximizing their effectiveness requires commitment, given the increasing...

Organics move past granola: consumer demand fuels new, healthier snacks.(SNACKS)(Focus on Natural Food)
September 25, 2006... Snack producers see a market for healthier products, and while whole grains have been a focal point, recent introductions demonstrate that vendors are paying organics attention as well. Nearly 93% of Americans snack, with 50% of them...

Water whets whistle with flavored, healthy offerings.(BEVERAGES)
September 25, 2006... Water, water everywhere, but that doesn't necessarily translate into profits, as water's commoditization becomes more evident. Producers, whether large and established or new and fighting for a place in the market, continue to explore new...

Adding flavor is as easy as pie.(GROCERY)
September 25, 2006... When it comes to mixes and their ingredients, consumers look for flavor, but they want ease of use, too. Vendors see consumer demand for taste and convenience as an opportunity to sell new product variations that have the potential to...

H&M.(Hennes and Mauritz AB)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Fast-fashion retailer H&M opened its first two stores in Dubai this month in the Mall of the Emirates. A third store was set to open Sept. 13 in the lbn Battuta mall. The stores are being established through a franchise agreement with one of...

Payless ShoeSource started selling its first designer shoe collection, called Abaete for Payless, in 450 select stores this month.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Payless ShoeSource started selling its first designer shoe collection, called Abaete for Payless, in 450 select stores this month. Abaete designer Laura Poretzsky will also design holiday and spring collections for the retailer. Price points...

VF Corp. on Friday announced that it has agreed to establish a joint venture with Arvind Mills to design, market and distribute VF-branded products in India.(VENDOR NEWS)
September 25, 2006... VF Corp. on Friday announced that it has agreed to establish a joint venture with Arvind Mills to design, market and distribute VF-branded products in India. The joint venture, VF Arvind Brands Private Ltd., will initially encompass VF's Lee,...

Long and lean.(WHAT'S HOT)(Earrings )(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Dangly earrings have been in style for several seasons, whether it has been chandelier shapes, large decorated hoops, hammertoes or tear-shaped earrings. This season, dangly earrings will continue to be popular, but like the rest of fall...

The skinny on denim: retro slim is back in.(apparel & accessories: DENIM UPDATE)
September 25, 2006... The days of dirty, dressed and even decorated denim are over. While these add-ons to jeans were hot sellers during last year's back-to-school season, this year's best fall sellers are expected to have a more subdued look. "Denim is...

Survey reveals cool kids wear only the coolest jeans.(apparel & accessories: DENIM UPDATE)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... According to a recent survey conducted by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, young consumers are more brand-conscious than ever when purchasing denim. The survey found that premium brand 7 for All Mankind is the top denim brand...

Big belts.(ACCESSORIES)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... The look for fall is all about new lengths and proportions: a long tunic with skinny jeans or a cropped blazer with a longer tank. Layering is also an important concept going forward: leggings under a denim miniskirt or a tailored vest over a...

LivingHomes, a new concept in prefabricated, sustainable housing, has selected Bosch kitchen and laundry appliances to be featured in its new model homes.(VENDOR BRIEFS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... LivingHomes, a new concept in prefabricated, sustainable housing, has selected Bosch kitchen and laundry appliances to be featured in its new model homes. Bosch appliances are included in the home and contribute to its sustainability rating...

Zak Designs has entered into a deal with Cool Gear International to be the exclusive worldwide distributor of licensed Cool Gear mealtime storage products.(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Zak Designs has entered into a deal with Cool Gear International to be the exclusive worldwide distributor of licensed Cool Gear mealtime storage products. Zak will feature six of Cool Gear's most popular everyday licenses, as well as three...

Dave DeMattei, president, emerging brands, Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm operations, has been promoted to the position of group president, Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm brands, reporting to Howard Lester, chairman and ceo.(appointment of Dave DeMattei)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Dave DeMattei, president, emerging brands, Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm operations, has been promoted to the position of group president, Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm brands, reporting to Howard Lester, chairman and...

Cups for your Joe.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... With the split among housewares consumers between the large group that wants essentially disposable products in any particular segment and the smaller group that will shell out big bucks on items that make lifestyle statements, it's best to...

Designer influence soaks up space in bath.(home & housewares: DOMESTICS UPDATE)
September 25, 2006... Design and coordination have become such critical factors in bath that a virtual parallel marketplace has developed. As designers become increasingly prominent in the marketplace, providing comprehensive, simple-to-organize home decorating...

High-tech towels.(ACCESSORIES)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... While the number of loops and weight never were pushed in towels the way thread count was in sheets, domestics vendors are doing more to develop bath products with consumer interests in mind. Sometimes that means turning towels high tech. ...

Big spenders expected to lift home goods sales for holiday.(home & housewares: DOMESTICS UPDATE)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... It's the economy, shareholders! Williams-Sonoma executives said in a conference call that macroeconomic factors, especially weakness in consumer spending, have been behind a slowdown in sales at Pottery Barn that recently forced the retailer...

RadioShack.(RETAILER NEWS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... RadioShack is expanding its rollout of HD radio from the initial test announced in May 2006 to approximately 250 additional locations in the New York metropolitan area. The first phase included all RadioShack stores in Dallas/Fort Worth and...

The Consumer Electronics Association has published a new educational resource for retailers, manufacturers and consumers about the CE industry.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... The Consumer Electronics Association has published a new educational resource for retailers, manufacturers and consumers about the CE industry. "Digital America 2006" is an educational resource that offers trends, market research data and...

JVC Americas.(appointment of Mike Saito)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... JVC Americas has appointed Mike Saito as president of JVC Co. of America and vp of JVC Americas, effective Sept. 1. Saito will be responsible for all operations relating to JVC consumer products in the United States.

Think pink.(targeting female consumers)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... No, it's not another cliched attempt to reach female consumers with pink electronics, but a sign the industry is learning how to market to this coveted demographic with both stylish products and cause marketing. Nothing motivates women more...

Next-gen DVD players expected to spark market.(ce & entertainment: DVD UPDATE)
September 25, 2006... There's a change in the air, and it s one those in the consumer electronics industry hope will boost lagging sales of DVD players. The battle for a dominant format will continue for the time being, but ready or not HD-DVD and Blu-ray players...

Recordable media.(ACCESSORIES)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... The DVD hardware market is in flux, and so, too, is the blank media category. Combine that with a recordable CD market being replaced with hard-drive technologies, and the number of blank discs sold is falling. According to the Consumer...

Family hits out of high-def DVD rotation.(ce & entertainment: DVD UPDATE)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Most of the summer's big hits are due out on at least one high-definition DVD format this fall but that's not the case for family films. During an August conference call, Disney ceo Bob Iger said that neither "Cars" nor "Pirates of the...

Home Depot.(RETAILER NEWS)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Home Depot staged its first home show this month at 1,000 stores nationwide. "Home Show 06" started Sept. 7 and featured live-demonstrations, in-store celebrity appearances and a virtual home tour. New product lines exclusive to Home Depot...

PPG.(VENDOR NEWS)(PPG Architectural Coatings Co.)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Paint supplier PPG has broken ground on a new production facility in McCarran, Nev., that it plans to have up and running by the end of 2007. PPG selected the site "because of its proximity to western distribution markets, business-friendly...

Ace Hardware.(EXECUTIVE NEWS)(promoted Paula Erickson )(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Ace Hardware has promoted Paula Erickson to the newly created position of director of advertising and brand development. Erickson, who was serving as director of corporate communications, will be developing new Ace branding initiatives and...

Wrapper's delight.(WHAT'S HOT)(digital wallpaper)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... SkinzWraps has earned a name for itself in the auto world for doing custom "vehicle wraps," but now it's moving inside to produce what it calls "digital wallpaper." The Dallas-based company debuted its creation in Albuquerque, N.M., in...

Color me kid: paint lines tap popular licenses.(hardlines: WALL COVERING UPDATE)
September 25, 2006... A recognizable brand is a powerful selling tool, and the home improvement sector has found that to be the case with paint, with several major suppliers teaming up with well-known brands that appeal to both kids and adults. The latest...

Time for MSE clocks.(ACCESSORIES, Martha Stewart Everyday )(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Wall clocks serve a dual function as both practical and decorative home furnishings, and the new Martha Stewart Everyday line of clocks plays up both angles. The collection of clocks due in Kmart stores in October includes five different...

New Pantone paint plays up precision matching.(hardlines: WALL COVERING UPDATE)(Brief article)
September 25, 2006... Professional color and design standard-bearer Pantone Inc. has signed a deal with Fine Paints of Europe making it the exclusive provider of Pantone Paints. The deal allows Fine Paints of Europe to provide paints in more than 3,000 colors...

Thanksgiving.(MERCHANT PLANNER: A MONTHLY TREND TRACKER OF WEATHER AND MERCHANDISING FOR THE YEAR'S HIGHEST-VOLUME RETAIL "HOLIDAYS")
September 25, 2006... The all-important start to the holiday shopping season looks most favorable along the East Coast with temperatures trending both warmer than a year ago and above what is typical for this time of year. Combined with a much drier pattern, store...

Lowered earnings doesn't faze Costco.(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... ISSAQUAH, WASH. -- Costco warned that fourth-quarter earnings would be lower than expected but the chain is still in line to produce big earnings this year as it prepares to open 20 new stores in the next three months. In an Aug. 30...

Early holiday outlook not looking so jolly.(Consumer Spending)
September 11, 2006... NEW YORK -- The recent combination of inconsistent back-to-school results, revised year-end earnings guidance and a slip in consumer confidence due to events overseas as well as impending domestic elections has led to subdued enthusiasm for...

Home merchants expect slower sales.
September 11, 2006... MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- With home sales on the decline in nearly every major U.S. market, home improvement retailers are bracing for softer sales this fall as do-it-yourself projects begin to decline. Lowe's provided a bellwether in August...

Five years later, downtown New York retail back on its feet--and ready to run.
September 11, 2006... NEW YORK -- On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Rachelle Friedman, president and ceo of consumer electronics retailer J&R, was attending a music convention in Florida. It was there that she learned of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade...

New Hannaford protype.(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... Hannaford Supermarkets, a division of Belgian-owned Delhaize Group, rolled out its newest prototype recently in Damariscotta, Maine. The retrofitted store, which grand-reopened Aug. 26, includes an upgraded produce section; new dell, dairy...

SDI files suit over patent infrigement.(MARKET WATCH)
September 11, 2006... RAHWAY, N.J. -- SDI Technologies has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey against CTA Digital and Apogee International for patent infringement, violations of the Federal Lanham Act and trade dress infringement. According...

Meijer co-ceo Boyer to step down.(resignation of Paul Boyer)(Brief article)
September 11, 2006... GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. -- Paul Boyer will relinquish his position as co-ceo of Meijer by the end of this year. Boyer has worked at Meijer since 1970 and became co-ceo in 2005. Hank Meijer, currently co-ceo with Boyer, will be the sole ceo after...

Macy's banner officially flying coast to coast.
September 11, 2006... CINCINNATI -- History was made just a few days ago as more than 400 regional May Department Co. stores became Macy's, turning New York's biggest department store into the largest department store chain in the country with approximately 800...

Jennings departure realigns hierarchy at Saks Fifth Avenue.
September 11, 2006... BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- Saks Inc. has announced that Andrew Jennings, the president and coo of its Saks Fifth Avenue division, resigned late last month. Jennings, who joined the company in 2004, has decided to return overseas, where he spent most...

Wal-Mart hopes what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas.(wal-mart watch: WHAT'S HOT * WHAT'S NEW * WHAT'S HAPPENING)
September 11, 2006... LAS VEGAS -- In just 18 months Wal-Mart's Neighborhood Market has hit paydirt in Vegas by opening 10 new stores and offering a glimpse of the growth potential that exists with a store format introduced nearly eight years ago. Wal-Mart...

Putting a speed limit on fast fashion.(MAGIC SHOW UPDATE)
September 11, 2006... LAS VEGAS -- Fashion moves fast. And when it's time for the MAGIC apparel show each year, attendees are always looking for the latest and greatest trends for the upcoming spring season. But is fashion moving too fast? And should it have a...

Duckwall and RadioShack team up for store within a store.
September 11, 2006... ABILENE, KAN. -- Duckwall-ALCO is making good on its promise to expand the consumer electronics category within select stores. The discounter announced a co-branding retail franchise agreement that adds RadioShack's brand and products to nine...