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May Retail Sales Rise 0.5%

The U.S. Census Bureau released advance estimates of retail and food services sales for May on Tuesday morning.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago

Mobile Payment Service CurrentC Could Be Finished

MCX last week announced that it is suspending its beta-testing of the CurrentC mobile app in Columbus, Ohio, on June 28 and postponing further releases of the product.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago

Why Does Best Buy Offer Discounts for Father’s Day?

Best Buy needs a boost in revenues, and holiday promotions are one way to try to achieve that. Father's Day promotions on electronics include a number of TVs, computers, cameras, and other gear.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago

Why Mattress Firm’s Earnings Fell Flat

Mattress Firm Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: MFRM) released fiscal first-quarter financial results after markets closed on Thursday. The company had a net loss of $0.17 per share on $839.4 million in revenue compared to consensus…

Chris Lange · 10 years ago

Target Boosts Dividend 7%

Target announced Wednesday morning that its board has raised the retailer's quarterly dividend by about 7% to $0.60.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago

Father’s Day Spending to Top $14 Billion

Americans are expected to spend more than $14 billion on Father's Days gifts this year, the highest total in the 13-year history of an annual spending survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago

What to Expect From Lululemon Earnings

Lululemon Athletica is expected to report its fiscal first-quarter financial results before the markets open on Wednesday.

Chris Lange · 10 years ago

Why Wal-Mart Offers Warehouse Clear-Out

When Wal-Mart doesn't have a holiday to use as the underpinning for a promotion, the company creates one, usually in the form of a warehouse clearance.

Paul Ausick · 10 years ago