http://www.mail.com/companies/4380-target-corporation.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/companies/4380-target-corporation.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2147702-safeway-selling-supermarkets-canada.html NEW YORK (AP) — Safeway Inc. is selling its supermarket operations in Canada to food retailer Sobeys for 5.8 billion Canadian dollars ($5.7 billion). Sobeys, a unit of Empire Company Limited, is already the No. 2 grocery operator in the country. It said the deal includes 213 grocery stores under the Safeway banner in western Canada, 62 fuel stations, 10 l... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:03:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2147702-safeway-selling-supermarkets-canada.html 2013-06-12T22:03:20Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2136676-target-rolling-organic-natural-grocery-brand.html NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. is planning a new organic and natural store brand as it works to rev up its grocery business. The big-box retailer said the new brand, called Simply Balanced, will start with drinks and snacks like corn chips on Sunday. The line is an outgrowth of similar products within its existing Archer Farms store brand, which is position... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:22:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2136676-target-rolling-organic-natural-grocery-brand.html 2013-06-07T16:22:11Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2134040-us-mulls-withdrawal-bangladesh-trade-privileges.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Democratic senator Thursday pushed for suspending duty-free privileges to Bangladesh, saying it would send a strong signal that the United States is serious about protecting workers after hundreds died in the global garment industry's worst accident. American retailers that source products from factories in Bangladesh also ca... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:04:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2134040-us-mulls-withdrawal-bangladesh-trade-privileges.html 2013-06-06T22:04:08Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2133826-retailers-report-modest-gains.html NEW YORK (AP) — In the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the overall economy, stores across the country had a pickup in sales in May. An improving job picture, better housing market and stock market rallies have all led to consumer confidence reaching five-year highs. That has left Americans a bit more likely to reach into their pockets ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:28:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2133826-retailers-report-modest-gains.html 2013-06-06T20:28:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106438-sears-reports-bigger-than-expected-1q-loss.html NEW YORK (AP) — It was another ugly quarter for Sears Holdings Corp. The beleaguered department-store chain reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter on slumping sales. It also announced that it is considering selling its protection-agreement business in an ongoing effort to raise cash as it struggles to reverse its fortunes. The unit ru... Fri, 24 May 2013 01:08:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106438-sears-reports-bigger-than-expected-1q-loss.html 2013-05-24T01:08:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106324-big-stores-nix-credit-card-settlement-file-suit.html NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the country's largest retailers, including Target Corp. and Macy's Inc., on Thursday filed a lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa, rejecting a settlement reached last year over alleged fee-fixing. A larger group of 19 trade associations and retail companies originally filed suit against the card processing companies in 2005, claimin... Thu, 23 May 2013 19:57:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106324-big-stores-nix-credit-card-settlement-file-suit.html 2013-05-23T19:57:57Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105428-sales-gains-lift-dollar-trees-1q-profit-15-pct.html RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. said Thursday that its net income increased 15 percent in the first quarter as consumers spent more at its stores, which sell goods for $1 or less. The results beat Wall Street expectations, and its shares rose almost 5 percent in morning trading. Dollar stores offer a wide variety of products, from ... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:03:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105428-sales-gains-lift-dollar-trees-1q-profit-15-pct.html 2013-05-23T15:03:38Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102524-targets-1q-profit-drops-29-pct-weak-sales.html NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. reported a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit as unusually cool spring weather and financial pressures chilled customers' appetite for spending. The company, based in Minneapolis, also on Wednesday cut its annual profit outlook, sending its stock down. Target is the latest in a string of companies including rival Wal-Mart... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102524-targets-1q-profit-drops-29-pct-weak-sales.html 2013-05-22T21:18:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073966-retailers-report-modest-gains-april.html NEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans' shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. Revenue at stores open at least a year —... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:49:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2073966-retailers-report-modest-gains-april.html 2013-05-09T21:49:38Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. The Senate voted 69 to 27 Monday to pass a bill that empowers states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases. Under the bill, states could require out-of-state retailers to collect sales ... Tue, 07 May 2013 23:56:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067842-internet-sales-tax-bill-faces-tough-sell-house.html 2013-05-07T23:56:53Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2065546-senate-passes-bill-letting-tax-online-sales.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 69 to 27, getting support from Republicans and Democrats alike. But oppo... Mon, 06 May 2013 23:36:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2065546-senate-passes-bill-letting-tax-online-sales.html 2013-05-06T23:36:34Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2026578-group-major-companies-involved-tax-scheme.html CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago-area transportation agency on Wednesday alleged that some of the nation's largest and best known companies including AT&T, Sears Holdings Corp., Verizon and Target are running "sham" offices as part of a scheme with two small northern Illinois communities to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes in Chicago and Cook County. The... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:29:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2026578-group-major-companies-involved-tax-scheme.html 2013-04-17T23:29:35Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022770-target-1q-profit-will-short-outlook.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target says its first-quarter adjusted profit will likely come in slightly below its forecast because of weaker-than-expected sales of seasonal and weather-sensitive items. The discounter also said Tuesday that it expects revenue at stores open at least a year, a key retail metric, will be about flat for the period. Target's warning is ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:08:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2022770-target-1q-profit-will-short-outlook.html 2013-04-16T20:08:41Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015534-us-retail-sales-fall-04-percent-march.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that higher taxes and weak hiring likely made some consumers more cautious about spending. Retail sales declined a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Friday. That followed a 1 percent gain in February and a 0.1 percent decline in January... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:56:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2015534-us-retail-sales-fall-04-percent-march.html 2013-04-12T18:56:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2013042-cold-march-shoppers-spending-tepid.html NEW YORK (AP) — So much for new spring shorts and T-shirts. As cold weather lingered across most of the country, Americans shopped modestly in March. U.S. retailers reported a key revenue figure rose slightly during the month, as shoppers held back on spending because of the cold weather across the nation, particularly the Midwest and East Coast, and cont... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2013042-cold-march-shoppers-spending-tepid.html 2013-04-11T22:00:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2006596-jc-penney-to-ceo-to-secure-future.html NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is hoping its former CEO can revive the retailer after a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales declines. The company's board of directors ousted CEO Ron Johnson after only 17 months on the job. The department store chain said late Monday, in a statement, that it has rehired Johnson's pred... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:51:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2006596-jc-penney-to-ceo-to-secure-future.html 2013-04-09T11:51:05Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1997134-walgreen-clinics-expand-care-chronic-illness.html Walgreen Co. has stretched the reach of its drugstore clinics beyond treating ankle sprains and sinus infections to handling chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. The company, based in Deerfield, Ill., said Thursday that most of its roughly 370 in-store Take Care Clinics now will diagnose, treat and monitor patients with some ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:17:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1997134-walgreen-clinics-expand-care-chronic-illness.html 2013-04-04T15:17:36Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1990756-where-profit-is.html NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is honing in on its home department as part of a bigger plan to turn its stores into mini-malls of sorts. The struggling department-store chain is unveiling revamped home areas within its stores that feature 20 boutiques that highlight 50 new brands. The areas will include an eclectic mix of items, from $60 Michael Graves' stai... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:01:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1990756-where-profit-is.html 2013-04-01T18:01:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979816-supervalu-eliminating-1100-positions.html NEW YORK (AP) — Supervalu is eliminating about 1,100 positions nationwide, or about 3 percent of its workforce, less than a week after the supermarket operator completed the sale of five of its grocery chains. The company said Tuesday that sale of the five grocery chains means that the remaining business will need "significantly fewer" corporate and store... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:18:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1979816-supervalu-eliminating-1100-positions.html 2013-03-26T22:18:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1951082-solid-gain-feb-us-retail-sales-eases-concerns.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Thanks to solid job creation, Americans spent more at retailers in February despite smaller paychecks. The surprisingly strong increase helped allay fears that higher Social Security taxes and gasoline prices might chill spending early this year. Much of the increase in February retail sales compared with January reflected the higher gas... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:53:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1951082-solid-gain-feb-us-retail-sales-eases-concerns.html 2013-03-13T20:53:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1938100-retailers-report-slowing-sales-gains-february.html NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on spending in February as cold weather and economic challenges chilled their appetite for spring merchandise. The nation's retailers on Thursday reported that sales slowed in February, a time when most stores get rid of winter merchandise and bring in swimsuits, ankle length pants and other spring fashions. But American... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:08:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1938100-retailers-report-slowing-sales-gains-february.html 2013-03-07T18:08:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921278-sears-4q-loss-narrows-co-reduces-expenses.html NEW YORK. (AP) — Sears posted a smaller loss in the fourth quarter from a year ago as it reduced its inventory and expenses while sales at its namesake stores rose slightly. But investors weren't pleased, sending shares down $2.47 per share, or 5.2 percent, to close at $45 on Thursday. Overall, the company's results show it continues to faces an uphill ba... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921278-sears-4q-loss-narrows-co-reduces-expenses.html 2013-02-28T22:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918626-target-4q-hurt-canada-investment-weak-holiday.html NEW YORK (AP) — Target is setting its bullseye on Canada in 2013. Its investment in a Canadian launch this year and weaker-than-expected holiday sales caused Target Corp.'s net income to fall 2 percent in the fourth quarter of last year. But the second largest discounter in the U.S. said its foray into Canada, policy of matching competitors' prices and ne... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:38:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1918626-target-4q-hurt-canada-investment-weak-holiday.html 2013-02-27T23:38:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1913776-us-caught-awkward-embrace-myanmar-crony.html YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The image was meant to convey growing friendship between the United States and Myanmar, the world's hottest frontier market. Flanked by national flags, Win Aung, the president of Myanmar's main business association, and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jose Fernandez shook hands in Yangon and agreed to deepen business ties between their countries. ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:47:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1913776-us-caught-awkward-embrace-myanmar-crony.html 2013-02-26T01:47:57Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1905670-safeway-4q-net-income-jumps.html PLEASANTON, Calif. (AP) — Bring on the deal hunters. Grocery store operator Safeway said Thursday its customer loyalty program helped its fourth-quarter net income jump 13 percent in the fourth quarter, far surpassing expectations. Shares jumped more than 13 percent in afternoon trading on the better-than-expected results. ... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:51:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1905670-safeway-4q-net-income-jumps.html 2013-02-21T18:51:42Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874918-retailers-report-strong-january-sales.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes, the devil is in the deals. Americans shopped the winter clearance racks in January, resulting in strong sales during the month for retailers. But spending is expected to slow as the deals dry up, and as Americans begin to digest rising gas prices and a 2 percent payroll tax hike that started in January. Noell... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874918-retailers-report-strong-january-sales.html 2013-02-07T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874896-targets-key-jan-revenue-metric-tops-wall-street.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Discount retailer Target Corp. said Thursday that a key revenue measure rose 3.1 percent in January as shoppers bought holiday clearance merchandise. The gain topped Wall Street expectations, and Target shares edged up 31 cents to $63 in premarket trading. Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target, said its customers "con... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874896-targets-key-jan-revenue-metric-tops-wall-street.html 2013-02-07T13:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874744-futures-rise-with-consumer-mindset-front-burner.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures rose Thursday with fewer Americans seeking unemployment benefits and early signs that consumers are feeling more confident about spending. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 4 points to 13,932. The broader S&P futures tacked on 1.4 points to 1,508.20. Nasdaq futures gained 7.5 points to 2,744.75. The Labor Department said that... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1874744-futures-rise-with-consumer-mindset-front-burner.html 2013-02-07T13:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1851490-theyre-back-j-c-penney-adds-sales.html NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is bringing back sales. The struggling department store chain this week will begin adding back some of the hundreds of sales it ditched last year in hopes of luring shoppers who were turned off when the discounts disappeared, CEO Ron Johnson told The Associated Press. Penney also plans to add price tags or s... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1851490-theyre-back-j-c-penney-adds-sales.html 2013-01-28T22:00:00Z