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eBay, Wal-Mart Receive Most Visits – Update
Online auction retailer eBay and discount retailer Wal-Mart received the most online visitors in July 2010, according to [pdf] comScore MediaMetrix data.
During July 2010, eBay received about 69.5 million unique U.S. visitors, placing it 13th among all sites and making it the most-visited site whose primary function is retailing. About 32.5% of the roughly 213.6 million unique U.S. internet...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Lowe’s, A&P, PayPal
Lowe’s Increases Net Earnings 10%
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s Companies, Inc. reported net earnings of $832 million for the quarter ended July 30, 2010, a 9.6 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Sales for the quarter increased 3.7 percent to $14.4 billion, up from $13.8 billion in the second quarter of 2009. Source: Lowe’s Companies, Inc
A&P Plans 25 Store Closures
‘The Daily Wrap:’ Wal-Mart, Herrell’s, Frugal Shopping
Top 5 Social Retailers: Wal-Mart, Best Buy Lead List
It’s probably no surprise that Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, is also a big player in the world of social retailing. The Bentonville-based giant leads the Top Five list of Social Retailing All-Stars compiled by RIS News. Source: RIS News
Herrell’s Plans Boston Return
Herrell’s, the ice cream chain that shuttered its Boston-area...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Dell, KFC, Wal-Mart
Dell Credits Global Enterprise Growth for Strong Q1
Commercial customers increased their purchases of Dell’s enterprise solutions in the fiscal first quarter 2011, contributing to the company’s continued revenue, operating income and shipment growth. Net income grew 52%. Source: Dell
KFC Doubles Down
Based on strong consumer response, fast food retailer Kentucky Fried Chicken is extending...
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‘The Daily Wrap: Starbucks, Williams-Sonoma, Best Buy
Starbucks Plans Major Marketing Push
Coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. plans to spend more on marketing in its current fiscal quarter than at any other time in its history. Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead told attendees at an investors’ conference that Starbucks will heavily promote the relaunch of its frappucino drink and availability of Via instant coffee, among other initiatives. Source: Dow...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Dunkin’ Donuts, eBay, Subway
Dunkin’ Donuts Pilots Value Menu
Coffee retailer Dunkin’ Donuts is piloting a new value menu in the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend, IN markets. Six items, including three egg-and-cheese wrap sandwiches, a coffee roll, nine-piece hash browns and five munchkin mini-donuts, will be available for 99 cents each in 22 stores. Source: Dunkin’ Donuts
eBay Introduces fashion.ebay.com
‘The Daily Wrap:’ eBay, Walgreens, Supervalu
eBay Expands M-commerce
Online auction retailer eBay is expanding its mobile commerce channel with the launch of two selling apps for the iPhone. In May 2010, eBay plans to introduce a selling app for the iPad. Source: eBay Inc.
Walgreens Receives Regulatory Clearance for Duane Reade Acquisition
Drugstore retailer Walgreens has received the regulatory clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade...
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‘The Daily Wrap:’ Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Subway
Starbucks Pilots Trenta
Coffee retailer Starbucks is piloting a new, larger beverage size called “trenta” in Phoenix, AZ and Tampa, FL stores. At 31 ounces, trenta is seven ounces larger than the venti, Starbucks’ current largest beverage size. Source: NowPublic
Wal-Mart to Sell 3-D TVs
Discount retailer Wal-Mart plans to sell 3-D TVs in some stores during the 2010 holiday shopping...
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‘The Daily Wrap’: Macy’s, Ahold, BookRenter/Alibiris
“The Daily Wrap” offers a roundup of the day’s biggest retail industry headlines. Following are some news items you may be interested in checking out.
Macy’s Plans Bloomingdale’s Outlets
Department store retailer Macy’s Inc. is opening four stores in a new outlet format for its luxury Bloomingdale’s banner later this year. The stores, slated to open in Florida, New Jersey and...
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eBay Grows Net Revenue
Online auction retailer eBay Inc. improved its net revenue for Q4 and fiscal year 2009 (ended December 31, 2009), but saw net income results substantially differ depending on whether its sale of Skype in November 2009 was included in results. An overview of eBay’s fiscal performance follows.
Payment and Marketplaces Units Drive Strong Q4 Revenue GrowtheBay reported healthy growth in net...
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