Discount retailer already searching for new Manhattan site
Will gain controlling stake in Casas Bahia
Third quarter results show signs that tough economy affecting world’s largest retailer
New stores in the U.S. and abroad will be coupled with expanded lower price strategy
Announcement comes a month after company opened its second hypermarket in the country
Most locations include expanded food departments
Costco beats analysts’ expectations; Family Dollar reports profit
Will launch exclusive product lines in stores beginning January 2010
Scott Price previously worked in region for DHL, Coca-Cola
Signs will be recycled into designer tote bags
Most retailers’ August results down from 2008
Enters joint venture to develop new home improvement stores in Australia
Discount sector continues to thrive; children’s apparel beats estimates
Discount retailer Dollar General is upgrading its merchandise presentations… to a point.
Expects same-store sales to remain flat through 3Q
Ross, Chico’s, Aeropostale among those reporting positive results
Will ask suppliers to provide product’s environmental impact to create universal rating system
Continues store expansion in 2009
Hearing held this week to approve latest offer
Largest increase since sales surged by 1.7 percent in January following six straight declines
