Target, Inc.

Judge Approves Winn-Dixie Sale of 26 Leases, Thousands of Prescription Records
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A U.S. bankruptcy judge yesterday approved Winn-Dixie's sale of prescription records to 10 different companies, supplying the retailer with about $16.5 million on the second day of a series of hearings that ends today. The sale of 11 supermarket leases was also approved earlier in the day, with more leases expected to be approved today. On Wednesday the judge approved Winn-Dixie's sale of 15 leases for $18 million.
FRESH FOOD: Franchise Partnerships: Brewing distinction
With coffee, doughnuts, and strong sales, branded in-store cafes are becoming integral top destination-oriented retailing.

Safeway, Kroger to Tuck OTC PSE Products into 'Secure Locations'

PLEASANTON, Calif. and CINCINNATI Ohio -- In a nod to the seriousness of the spread of the illegal drug methamphetamine, Safeway Inc. and the Kroger Co. said yesterday they will begin moving certain over-the-counter pseudoephedrine (PSE) medications to what they called secure locations in the store, such as behind in-store pharmacy counters.
Parents Are Building a Strong Future for Books and Magazines: Target Study

MINNEAPOLIS -- More than three in four parents with children under eight (78 percent) read to their children every day for at least 20 minutes -- many keeping their kids engaged by acting out characters or singing passages -- according to a national survey today released by Target. Overall, 97 percent of parents with young children read to them, and 93 percent do so at least two or three nights a week, the survey found.
Wal-Mart's Scott Offers Organics, Premium Wines at Annual Meeting

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Food is an important ingredient in Wal-Mart's recipe for success moving forward, according to president and c.e.o. F. Lee Scott--but that future might be tasting decidedly more upscale.
Wal-Mart's May Performance Helped by Food; Target Beats Forecast

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and MINNEAPOLIS -- Mass merchandisers Wal-Mart and Target each posted a fifth consecutive year of positive comparable store sales in May 2005 yesterday.
Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens Added to ScriptSave's Nationwide Pharmacy Network

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart, and drug store chains CVS and Walgreens, are new members of the ScriptSave pharmacy network.
Target Anticipates 600 New Stores in Next Five Years

MINNEAPOLIS -- Discount retailer Target Corp. may be coming to a town near you.
Wal-Mart's Q1 Sales Up, but Analysts Say Company Missed the Mark

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- When the bar's set high, it's a long way down. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s net sales for the first quarter ended April 30 were $70.9 billion, an increase of 9.5 percent over the first quarter of fiscal 2005, and net income for the quarter was $2.5 billion, a rise of 13.6 percent from $2.2 billion in the year-ago period.
Wal-Mart Taps Internet Chief to Take Over Marketing, Too

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday said John Fleming, who currently runs its e-commerce operation, will be named e.v.p. and chief marketing officer for Wal-Mart Stores, effective May 2.

Judge Approves Winn-Dixie Sale of 26 Leases, Thousands of Prescription Records

FRESH FOOD: Franchise Partnerships: Brewing distinction

Safeway, Kroger to Tuck OTC PSE Products into 'Secure Locations'

Parents Are Building a Strong Future for Books and Magazines: Target Study

Wal-Mart's Scott Offers Organics, Premium Wines at Annual Meeting

Wal-Mart's May Performance Helped by Food; Target Beats Forecast

Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens Added to ScriptSave's Nationwide Pharmacy Network

Target Anticipates 600 New Stores in Next Five Years

Wal-Mart's Q1 Sales Up, but Analysts Say Company Missed the Mark

Wal-Mart Taps Internet Chief to Take Over Marketing, Too