BJ’s Wholesale to test pharmacy centers
Sep 17, 2001, Misty Reagin
Natick, Mass. – Locally based BJ’s Wholesale Club recently said it would begin testing pharmacy departments in new stores scheduled to open in Atlanta...
CVS settles Medicaid suit
Sep 13, 2001, Misty Reagin
Woonsocket, R.I. – Locally based CVS Corp. is shelling out $4 million to settle a series of lawsuits that claim the retailer overcharged for partial-fill...
Regal Cinemas filing for bankruptcy
Sep 11, 2001, Misty Reagin
Knoxville, Tenn. – Locally based Regal Cinemas is seeking approval to restructure under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code.The company plans to...
Ritz acquires bankrupt Wolf Camera
Sep 10, 2001, Misty Reagin
Atlanta – Locally based Wolf Camera has turned to its largest rival, Beltsville, Md.-based Ritz , for a partnership. Ritz is spending $84.7 million to...
Kmart announces executive appointments
Sep 6, 2001, Misty Reagin
Troy, Mich. – Locally based Kmart Corp recently appointed Rose Reza as SVP, Multi-Cultural Merchandising. Effective immediately, Reza will be responsible...
Home Depot to add 89 stores
Sep 5, 2001, Misty Reagin
Atlanta – Locally based The Home Depot plans to open 89 stores during the third and fourth quarters. The additions will bring the company’s new store...
Expired products sold at GNC
Sep 5, 2001, Misty Reagin
Pittsburgh, Pa. – In an attempt to reduce stockroom clutter, a former VP of locally based General Nutrition Centers Inc. (GNC) allegedly told 25 executives...
HOT TOPIC: From sweatshops to shopping malls
Sep 1, 2001, Ellen Braunstein
In 1998, Manchester, N.H., authorities arrested eight protestors for picketing a Foot Locker store at the then-privately owned Mall of New Hampshire....
RETAIL REPORT: Sales figures of major retailers
Sep 1, 2001
For July 2001 Company Name Month 01Full $ Month 00Full $ Month 01Full % Month 01Comp % Month 00Comp % Specialty apparel American Eagle Outfitters 102.0...
Ames closing 47 stores
Aug 24, 2001, Misty Reagin
Rocky Hill, Conn. – Locally based Ames Department Stores Inc. plans to shutter 47 stores in 10 states in an effort to return to profitability. The stores...
