Kmart chairman briefs shareholders on 2001 strategic focus
May 17, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Troy, Mich. – Chuck Conaway, chairman and CEO of locally based Kmart Corp., recently told shareholders at the company's annual meeting about Kmart's progress...
Zany Brainy files for chapter 11
May 17, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
King of Prussia, Pa. – Locally based Zany Brainy Inc. filed a voluntary petition under chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. Liquidity issues and...
Kmart’s chief marketing officer resigns
May 10, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Troy, Mich. – Brent Willis has resigned as chief marketing officer of locally based Kmart Corp., effective May 7, 2001. Willis was instrumental in the...
Dillard's acquires eight store locations
May 10, 2001, Misty M. Reagin
Little Rock, Ark. – Locally based Dillard’s Inc. recently acquired eight former Montgomery Ward locations in seven states, thereby boosting its store...
Home Depot to acquire Mexican chain
May 9, 2001, Misty Reagin
Atlanta – Locally based The Home Depot is spending an undisclosed sum in cash to purchase Total HOME, a four-store chain in Mexico.Total HOME operates...
KB Toys wins bid for eToys inventory
May 7, 2001, Misty Reagin
Pittsfield, Mass. – KB Toys recently announced that it has successfully bid for nearly all of eToys.com’s entire inventory as part of the auction process...
Kmart names new vice president of communications
May 3, 2001, Misty Reagin
Troy, Mich. – Locally based Kmart Corp. appointed Lori McTavish to vice president of communications. McTavish will be responsible for internal and external...
HOT TOPIC: The young ones
May 1, 2001, Patti Connor
In an industry dominated by the old guard, a new generation of executives under 40 is making its mark. Whatever else might be said, one thing's for certain:...
RETAIL REPORT
May 1, 2001
Sales figures of major retailers For March 2001 Company Name Month 01 Full $ Month 00 Full $ Month 01 Full % Month 01 Comp% Month 00 Comp % Specialty...
HOT TOPIC: Opportunity knocks
May 1, 2001, Cristina Gair
In an opportunistic move, Kimco Realty Corp. secured the winning bid in an auction for the asset designation rights for 315 Montgomery Ward locations....
