Discounters Boost January U.S. Retail SalesNEW YORK - U.S. discount chains, led by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., boosted January retail sales above year-earlier levels, Reuters reports. Wal-Mart December Sales Rise 8 PercentNEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today its sales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in December, topping company forecasts, Reuters reports. Costco Fourth-quarter Earnings Fall 5 Percent Costco Wholesale Corporation announced on Thursday its results of operations for the fourth quarter and the 52 weeks (fiscal year) ended September 2, 2001. First Previous 101 102 103
