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Party City reported third quarter profit in line with expectations even as its sales fell short due to Web problems and the impact of hurricanes.

Kohl's Corp.'s profit took a hit in the third quarter amid higher costs and the impact of three hurricanes.

An activist hedge fund has purchased a 5% stake in Macerich, according to a CNBC report, sending the company’s shares up 12% and fueling talk it could push for a sale of the mall owner.

Macy's has presented a rather mixed bag of results, with gains on the bottom line overshadowed by the continuing slide in sales.

Office Depot on Thursday posted profit and revenue ahead of estimates and announced a "milestone" in its transformation to a business-services driven operation.

The nation's largest department store operator reported mixed results for its third quarter, topping earnings estimates amid tighter inventory controls even as its sales continue to fall.

Nordstrom Inc. swung to a profit in its third quarter and topped expectations, but its same-store sales fell as hurricanes affected store traffic in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas.

With its revenue continuing to slide, beleaguered Sears Holdings Corp. has entered into a deal that will allow for another round of store closures.