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UK retail sales show surprise rise in July (Financial Time)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:44:00 GMT

UK retail sales bounced back in July, recording a 0.8 per cent month-on-month rise, defying expectations of a slight drop, figures from the Office of National Statistics show.

Source : Financial Time (subscribe)

Retail Developers Edgy But Have Plans For Bay Area (Tampa Bay Online)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:56:50 GMT

Despite a slowdown in the shopping center business statwide, developers are planning a few local projects that could bring a Sam's Club to the Riverview area and a Kohl's to western Hillsborough County, among other stores.

Source : Tampa Bay Online (subscribe)

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360 price drop spotted in RadioShack circular, will retail for $399 (Destructoid)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:41:00 GMT

A cheaper Xbox 360 is something that all of us would probably appreciate, most of all the people that don't own them yet (duh). The rumor was already floating around at the beginning of the month, but considering that the Internet is constantly buzzing with such "rumors" that usually turn out to be a fourteen-year-old behind his keyboard, we take them with a grain of salt. Joystiq posted a RadioShack...

Source : Destructoid (subscribe)

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Lumber Liquidators to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Retail Conference (PR News Wire )

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:30:00 GMT

TOANO, Va., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lumber Liquidators, Inc., (NYSE: ) the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced that Jeffrey W. Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel E. Terrell, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 2008 Goldman Sachs Global Retail Conference. The Company's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, September...

Source : PR News Wire (subscribe)

Explore : Financial Services, Goldman Sachs Group

Retail Detail. Target Comes To Your Corner. (Second City Style)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

According to DNR, sales at Target are taking a beating. When people are looking for bargains, maybe they head to main Target competitor Wal-Mart instead? So, in order to push its recession agenda, Target will continue to highlight its diffusion...

Source : Second City Style (subscribe)

Explore : Fashion, Lifestyle, Wal-Mart

Retail Datapoints of the Day (Market Movers)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:44:13 GMT

Prime Fifth Avenue retail rents, per square foot, in 2000: $675 Prime Fifth Avenue retail rents, per square foot, in 2007: $1,500 Prime Fifth Avenue retail rents, per square foot, in 2007: $2,500 Square footage of the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship: 350,000 How much the Saks flagship would rent out for, annually, at $2,000 per square foot: $700 million Year-on-year change in the Saks Inc share price:...

Source : Market Movers (subscribe)

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The Thumb Caddy, the Patented Revolutionary Device Designed to Improve Grip and Better Golf Scores, Adds New Retail Outlets and Expands Its Reach from Coast to Coast (Business Wire)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:12:00 GMT

CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Thumb Caddy, the revolutionary new device that has helped countless golfers improve their game, has expanded the number of retail channels that carry this

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

7 charged with organized retail theft (Miami Herald)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:22:00 GMT

A federal grand jury has charged seven people with selling nearly $8 million worth of stolen merchandise from drug stores like Walgreens, Target, CVS and Rite-Aid.

Source : Miami Herald (subscribe)

Explore : CVS, Drug Stores, Rite Aid

This New Report Examines the Russian Retail Sector as a Whole, Followed by Presentation and Analysis of the Market (Business Wire)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:39:00 GMT

Non-food sales represent a large and growing portion of the retail market in Russia. An overview of this segment is presented along with market value and dynamics data and forecasts for the period 2005- 2011, along with details of leading market participants from each of these segments: consumer electronics market DIY market fashion market cosmetics and toiletries market Charts and tables that work...

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

This New Report Provides Vital Information on the Developing Retail Industry of Central and Eastern Europe (Business Wire)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:27:00 GMT

This new report provides vital information on the developing retail industry in the region, and the grocery retail sector in particular, by ranking top locations in terms of their attractiveness for new retail outlets and establishments. It delivers key data as well as reliable retail prognoses for CEE Countries, based on their population and earnings, retail sector and economic growth projections...

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

Prepared Patient: Retail Clinics - Health Care on Aisle One (Newswise)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:41:08 GMT

Retail clinics are popping up all over the country, and more and more people are using these convenient alternatives to busy ERs and overcrowded doctors' offices. What are the advantages and limitations of getting health care at your local Wal-Mart or CVS?

Source : Newswise (subscribe)

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Retailers sceptical of surge in sales figures (Financial Time)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:28:00 GMT

UK retail sales surged unexpectedly in July but the figures do not reflect the pain being widely reported

Source : Financial Time (subscribe)

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Gap and Musician Matt White Call on Philadelphians to Voice What's Important to Them This Election Year With Free Customizable Gap "Vote For ___" T-Shirts (PR News Wire )

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:06:00 GMT

On Tuesday, August 26th at the Shoppes at Penn Gap, Philadelphians Can Fill in the Blank with their Opinions While Enjoying an Acoustic Set by Matt White PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- With one of the most important elections for our nation on the horizon, Gap and singer/songwriter Matt White invite Philadelphians to voice their passions by customizing a free Gap "Vote For ___" t-shirt on...

Source : PR News Wire (subscribe)

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PRN, subsidiaria de Thomson, operará la Red de Publicidad Digital en 287 tiendas Wal-Mart Supercenter y Bodega Aurrerá (Business Wire)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

PARIS y SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--La subsidiaria de Thomson, Premier Retail Networks, Inc. (PRN), la empresa con mayor experiencia en el mundo en el desarrollo e implementación de

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

GameCrazy LittleBigPlanet preorder details (PS3 Fanboy)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Filed under: News What? You mean you don't want a Kratos sackboy from GameStop ? Oh, you want something physical you can hold in your hands? Then we'd recommend the LittleBigPlanet pouch. The pouch is designed to fit a PS3 Blu-ray case. If you are interested, pick up one of these by preordering your copy of LittleBigPlanet from GameCrazy . Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there is an online option,...

Source : PS3 Fanboy (subscribe)

Explore : Games, GameStop, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, Video Games

Sears Holdings Names President Home Services Business Unit (PR News Wire )

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Stu Reed to Lead Nation's Largest Provider of Home Services HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: ) announced today that Stu Reed joined Sears Holdings as SVP and president -- Home Services. Reed was most recently with Motorola, where he served as EVP and President, Mobile Devices, leading a $20 billion business. Prior to that role, he led...

Source : PR News Wire (subscribe)

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Tesco faces defeat on store plans (BBC News)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:06:21 GMT

A proposed new Tesco store in southern Scotland is recommended for refusal by planning officers.

Source : BBC News (subscribe)

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Wal-Mart to pay former exec Coughlin $6.75 million (admitted embezzler) (Democratic Underground)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:37:11 GMT

Source: [b]Reuters[/b] NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) will pay former vice chairman Tom Coughlin $6.75 million to settle a dispute over his retirement package after the executive admitted to taking money from the company. Wal-Mart said in a...

Source : Democratic Underground (subscribe)

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J Brand Brings a Little New York to London's Topshop (Business Wire)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:46:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, executives from award-winning U.S. designer denim label J Brand are pleased to announce their exclusive

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

Overview of Japan's Bottled Water Market for 2008 (Business Wire)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Snapdatas Snapshots Japan Bottled Water 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 2008 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Japanese bottled water market and covers domestically produced and imported water. Market volume is based on consumption. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease...

Source : Business Wire (subscribe)

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