GameStop to Acquire New Zealand's Gamesman Chain
July 03, 2008
Grapevine, Texas-based GameStop Corp., a video game and entertainment software retailer operating under the GameStop and EB Games brands, has entered into an agreement to purchase Auckland, New Zealand-based The Gamesman.

Walgreens Acquires CuraScript Infusion Pharmacy
July 03, 2008
Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen Co. has completed its acquisition of Louisville, Ky.-based CuraScript Infusion Pharmacy Inc., which has provided infusion services in the United States for almost 17 years.

Hot Topic President Leaves Company After One Month
July 03, 2008
Following his June 2 appointment, Michael Crooke, president of the Hot Topic division of City of Industry, Calif.-based Hot Topic Inc., has left the position, according to DNRnews.com.

Jarvis Winery Implements Solar Electric System
July 03, 2008
Napa, Calif.-based Jarvis Inc. (Jarvis Winery) recently acquired a new solar electric system, designed and installed by Broomfield, Colo.-based Real Goods Solar.

H&M and The Sims Partner for New Outfit Design
July 03, 2008
Stockholm, Sweden-based apparel retailer H&M and The Sims, a Redwood City, Calif.-based Electronic Arts Inc. label, have given details about an outfit designed by a player of The Sims 2 that will be available in nearly 1,000 H&M stores worldwide.

Starbucks to Close 600 U.S. Stores
July 02, 2008
Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. announced Tuesday night plans to shutter around 600 underperforming stores in the United States, about 70 percent of which opened in January 2006.

Blockbuster Withdraws Proposal to Acquire Circuit City
July 02, 2008
Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc. announced Tuesday the withdrawal of its proposal to acquire Richmond, Va.-based Circuit City Stores Inc.

Mothers Work Restructures, Streamlines Branding
July 02, 2008
Maternity apparel retailer Mothers Work Inc., Philadelphia, is planning a strategic restructuring and streamlining of its merchandise brands and store nameplates.

Polo Ralph Lauren Promotes New President, COO
July 02, 2008
New York-based Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. announced the promotion of Wayne Meichner to president and COO of Polo Retail Group, effective immediately, following the retirement of Jeff Sherman.

Wal-Mart Remains Atop NRF's Top 100 Retailer List
July 02, 2008
Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. remained No. 1 on the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Top 100 retailer list, a rank the company has held since 1992.

GE Corporate Lending Provides Goody's with Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility
July 01, 2008
Stamford, Conn.-based GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending announced today it has extended a $175 million debtor-in-possession credit facility to Knoxville, Tenn.-based Goody's Family Clothing Inc.

Toys "R" Us Counts Down to Star Wars Toys Release Date
July 01, 2008
Wayne, N.J.-based Toys "R" Us is installing countdown clocks in every store across the nation in anticipation of its July 26 launch of Star Wars: The Clone Wars toys, construction sets and role-playing accessories.

Former Dayton Exec Kenneth Macke Dies at 69
July 01, 2008
Kenneth A. Macke, a former chairman and chief executive of the Dayton Hudson Corp. (now Minneapolis-based Target Corp.), died Saturday at 69 due to complications with Parkinson's disease, according to The New York Times.

American Eagle Outfitters President to Leave Company
July 01, 2008
Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters Inc. announced Thursday that Susan P. McGalla, president and chief merchandising officer, will not renew her contract, which expires Jan. 31, 2009.

Office Depot to Launch New Back-to-School Collection
July 01, 2008
Delray Beach, Fla.-based Office Depot Inc. stores will begin selling new back-to-school product lines this week, including backpacks and totes, technology gadgets and environmentally friendly supplies.

Wal-Mart Updates Store Logo
June 30, 2008
Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is updating its store logo in all U.S. locations in an effort to reflect the company's renewed sense of purpose to help people save money.

California Gets Its First Retail Hydrogen Gas Station
June 30, 2008
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl pumped fuel into his sports utility vehicle Thursday at the opening of California's first retail hydrogen gas station, according to the Associated Press.

Chico's to Slow Square-Footage Growth
June 30, 2008
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Chico's FAS Inc.'s President, Chairman and CEO Scott Edmonds discussed the company's plans to withstand the current retail environment at an Annual Meeting of Stockholders Thursday.

Zara to Open Second Store in Atlanta
June 30, 2008
New York-based Zara International Inc. hopes to open a second store in the Atlanta market in early November at Perimeter Mall, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Vornado to Shutter Times Square Virgin Megastore
June 30, 2008
Vornado Realty Trust plans to close the Times Square Virgin Megastore as part of its plans to scale back redevelopment of Madison Square Garden, according to Reuters.com.

Best Buy Plans to Double Sales in Next Five Years
June 27, 2008
At its annual shareholders' meeting, Brian Dunn, president and COO of Richfield, Minn.-based Best Buy Co. Inc., announced that the company plans to double sales in the next five years to $80 billion in fiscal year 2013, according to Startribune.com.

J. Crew May Expand Madewell Brand
June 27, 2008
New York-based J. Crew Group Inc. will decide whether to expand its Madewell brand during the second half of the year, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Bed Bath & Beyond Reports 27 Percent Drop in 1Q Profit
June 27, 2008
Union, N.J.-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported a 27 percent drop in profit for the first quarter, which ended May 31, 2008.

Safeway Opens Upscale Store in Bellevue, Wash.
June 27, 2008
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. unveiled an upscale store in downtown Bellevue, Wash., which is designed for an affluent clientele, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Wal-Mart Launches Web Site for Marketside Concept
June 27, 2008
With the launch of the new Web site www.marketside.com, Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has confirmed plans to open a new small-format grocery concept, dubbed Marketside, according to Progressivegrocer.com.

Take Care Health Systems Opens New Clinic in Rockford, Ill.
June 09, 2008
Deerfield, Ill.-based Take Care Health Systems Inc. announced the opening of its newest clinic inside the Walgreens store in Rockford, Ill., located at 2323 Charles St.

Costco Reports 3Q Results
June 09, 2008
Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $16.26 billion, a 13 percent increase, for the third quarter ending May 11, 2008, compared with $14.34 billion for the same time period last year.

Carlson Hotels Opens Country Inn & Suites in Ithaca, N.Y.
June 09, 2008
Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide announced the opening of its newest Country Inn & Suites hotel in Ithaca, N.Y., located at 1100 Danby Rd.

Walgreens to Enter Alaska Market
June 09, 2008
Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen Co. announced plans to expand into Alaska in 2009, with the first set of locations opening in Anchorage during summer 2009.

Verizon Wireless Opens New Location in Keene, N.H.
June 06, 2008
Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Verizon Wireless announced the opening of its newest store in Keene, N.H., located inside the Circuit City at 41 Ashbrook Rd.

Borders Reports 1Q Earnings
June 06, 2008
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Borders Group Inc. reported total consolidated sales of $784.7 million, a 1 percent decrease, for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008.

Dollar Tree Releases 1Q Results
June 06, 2008
Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree Inc. reported total sales of $1.051 billion, a 7.8 percent increase, for the first fiscal quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared with $975 million for the same time period last year.

Sweetbay Supermarkets CEO Resigns
June 06, 2008
Salisbury, N.C.-based Delhaize America Inc. announced the resignation of Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Sweetbay Supermarkets, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Macy's Appoints New SVP
June 05, 2008
Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. announced the appointment of Betsy Zeino as senior vice president, regional director of stores for the Midwest region, according to the St. Louis Post.

Sears to Launch LL Cool J Line
June 05, 2008
Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holding Corp. announced its partnership with rapper LL Cool J to launch the clothing brand LL Cool J for Sears, according to Women's Wear Daily.

Tiffany & Co. to Open Store in White City, West London
June 05, 2008
New York-based Tiffany & Co. announced plans to open a new store in White City, West London in the Westfield London retail complex.

Target Launches Sami Hayek Collection
June 05, 2008
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. announced the launch of Sami Hayek for Target.

Books-A-Million Reports 1Q Results
June 04, 2008
Birmingham, Ala.-based Books-A-Million Inc. reported net income of $900,000 for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared with $2.1 million for the same time period last year.

Gap Releases 1Q Sales
June 04, 2008
San Francisco-based Gap Inc. reported net earnings of $249 million for the first quarter ending May 3, 3008, compared with $178 million for the same time period last year, according to the Associated Press.

Pacific Sunwear Reported 1Q Sales Results
June 04, 2008
Anaheim, Calif.-based Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported total sales from continuing operations of $266.9 million for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared with $268.1 million for the same time period last year.

Borders Launches E-Commerce Site
June 04, 2008
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Borders Group Inc. announced the launch of its e-commerce site, Borders.com, according to FreeP.com.

Children's Place Releases 1Q Earnings
June 03, 2008
Secaucus, N.J.-based The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. reported net sales of $400.2 million, a 12 percent increase, for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared to $356 million for the same time period last year.

Fox & Obel to Open New Store in Chicago
June 03, 2008
Chicago-based Vulpes LLC announced plans to open its second Fox & Obel store in Chicago in the Sullivan Center at 1 S. State St., according to ChicagoBusiness.com.

Bon-Ton Reports 1Q Results
June 03, 2008
York, Pa.-based The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. reported a net loss of $34.1 million for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared to a loss of $29.3 million for the same time period last year.

Barnes & Noble to Open Store in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
June 03, 2008
New York-based Barnes & Noble Inc. announced plans to open its newest store in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., in Bloomfield Park at Telegraph and Square Lake roads.

BJ's Opens New Restaurant in Greenwood, Ind.
June 02, 2008
Huntington Beach, Calif.-based BJ's Restaurants Inc. announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Greenwood, Ind., located in the Greenwood Park Mall.

Gap Expands into Russia
June 02, 2008
San Francisco-based The Gap Inc. announced a new agreement with Istanbul, Turkey-based Fiba Holding A.S. to bring both the Gap and Banana Republic brands to Russia.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open Hotel in Aventura, Fla.
June 02, 2008
White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced plans to open a new aloft brand hotel in Aventura, Fla., located at 2777 NE 185th St.

Sears to Open Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
June 02, 2008
Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holdings Corp. announced plans to open a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Fla., according to MSN.com.

Target Reports 1Q Earnings
May 30, 2008
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. reported net earnings of $602 million for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, compared with $651 million for the same time period last year.