First of 25 stores planned in country by 2014
Gesturetek Inc.
Grottini Retail Environments
Visual Graphic Systems Inc.
Retailer has been exploring strategic alternatives since beginning of 2009
For the week of August 24, 2009
Same-store sales continue to grow
Discount sector continues to thrive; children’s apparel beats estimates
Chain raising prices on some popular drinks; lowering cost for basic beverages
As many as 1000 stores planned for China by 2012
Ten locations exploring energy-saving and waste-reduction technology
Profits jump 27 percent on 4 percent hike in quarterly sales
Company eyes rack space on discount retailers
Prototype opens next month in London’s Old Spitalfields Market
Mall-based concept will head to Boston, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami
Most families aren’t even half-way down their lists.
For the week of August 17, 2009
But retailer says expansion plans still on track
Hires ex-Linens ’N Things exec to oversee U.S. operations
Locales are in the Empire State Building and on 5th Avenue