Robert McDonald is company veteran
Discounters going strong; specialty apparel still taking a hit
Consumables, seasonal goods among top-selling categories
Store in Amritsar may be first of 15 to open in country over next three years
For the week of June 1, 2009
Discount retailer raises its fiscal 2009 guidance
Stores devote more square footage to higher end products, cutting edge brands
Same-store sales remain positive
Second consecutive month of declines
Plans new grocery concept in 100 stores in 2009
Retailer will partner mainly with hospitals this time around
Three-day pop-up store features spring fashion on display
Plans to sell 17 stores to new operator
Company estimates saving 100 million bags a year
Executive has been with company for more than 15 years.
Liquidation firm Buxbaum purchases discount chain.
Parent company tried to renegotiate store leases
Mall owner says properties will stay open during restructuring
Linda Hefner to oversee merchandising and replenishment .
Follows hopeful two-month rebound
