Retail
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winner Crowned
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 19 /PRNewswire/ — Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com announced the winner of their fourth annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest today at a ceremony at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Times Square. Three finalists were flown in from Illinois, Texas and Hawaii to showcase their hand-made, intricately detailed dresses — which look […]
Wal-Mart Shares Nearly $1.2 Billion in Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Contributions, Stock Purchase and Merchandise Discounts With U.S. Hourly Associates Last Year
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced today that it is sharing almost $1.2 billion with its U.S. hourly associates through profit-sharing and 401(k) contributions, stock purchase plan and associate merchandise discounts for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2008.
“Even during tough economic times, Wal-Mart is proud to make all […]
CoffeeCakes.com Has Recycling ‘In the Bag’
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ — CoffeeCakes.com, an Internet gift & baked goods retailer, has announced that it will replace its optional kraft paper gift wrap with a jute gift bag that is completely reusable, functional, and eco-friendly. This change is precipitated by the company’s concern to help the environment and become […]
Mattel Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Mattel, Inc. today reported 2008 first quarter financial results. For the quarter, the company reported a net loss of $46.6 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to last year’s first quarter net income of $12.0 million, or $0.03 per share.
“Results were not completely surprising compared […]
Eddie Bauer Reports First Quarter Comparable Store Sales and Affirms Covenant Compliance
SEATTLE, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. today reported preliminary net merchandise sales and comparable store sales for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008.
First Quarter Sales Results:
— Total store (retail and outlet store combined) preliminary comparable
sales increased 0.5% on top of […]
Largest China Sourcing Fair: Underwear & Swimwear Opens Today - 25 Percent Increase in Booths from Spring 2007
China Sourcing Fair Fashion Accessories to be Held Five Times a Year in Four LocationsHONG KONG April 12 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall - The co-located China Sourcing Fairs […]
The Cato Corporation Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Cato Corporation announced today that Tom Stoltz has resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective April 18th. Prior to assuming a position with another company, Mr. Stoltz will assist in the transition of his duties. The Company will initiate […]
Kaufman’s Tall & Big Men’s Shop Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Style
DENVER, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — Kaufman’s Tall & Big Men’s Shop, a clothing industry pioneer and sports celebrity hot-spot, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Kaufman’s, which has seen some of the most recognizable names in sports pass through the extra-wide, extra-tall doors of its South Broadway location, now serves a much broader cross […]
Filene’s Basement Holds Famous ‘Running of the Brides’ Sale in Virginia for the First Time
VIENNA, Va., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — It’s shopping as a full-contact sport. And the women who take part in the “Running of the Brides” at Filene’s Basement wouldn’t have it any other way.
The latest bargain stampede takes place Friday, April 4 at Filene’s Basement on Route 7, across from Tyson’s Corner Center. Many […]
Circuit City Stores, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced that it plans to report results for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
The company expects to host a conference call for investors at 10:00 a.m. EDT that day. Investors in the United States […]
