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  • Canada proves costly, but Target’s U.S. comps solid

    Target’s better than expected 3.8% fourth quarter same store sales increase softened the sting of a massive $5.1 billion charge the company said it would take related to its retreat from Canada.

  • TJX Q4 profit surges 11%; announces employee wage hike

    Framingham, Mass. -- The TJX Cos. on Wednesday reported an 11% rise in fourth quarter profit and said it would raise employee pay above the minimum wage.  It also announced plans to expand into two more global markets.

    On a more downbeat note, the off-price giant said it expected a strong dollar to reduce its profit by 5% and the new wage hikes to lower earnings by 4% the year ending Jan. 30, 2016.

  • Japanese cosmetics provider goes mobile with IBM

    Tokyo - Shiseido Co. Ltd., a global cosmetics manufacturer, will empower its nearly 10,000 beauty consultants in Japan with IBM mobile apps designed to provide new customer services, customer-centric product improvements and social innovations.

  • Long John Silver’s names Sonic brand exec CEO

    Louisville, Ky. - Long John Silver's has named James O'Reilly as CEO. O'Reilly brings to the role more than 20 years of food service executive experience, including his most recent stint as chief brand officer for Sonic Drive-In.

    In addition, O'Reilly has served in a variety of domestic and international leadership positions for food service and CPG companies including Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Yum Brands, and Procter and Gamble.
     

  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf appoints Starbucks vet as Asia VP

    Los Angeles - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has added Andrew Nathan as senior VP of Asia Pacific and member of the executive team. In this newly created role, Nathan will be the primary driver of the company's growth opportunities in Asia, including responsibility for operations in Singapore and Malaysia.

    Nathan assumes responsibilities previously held by Victor Sassoon, CEO of Asia Pacific, who continues as a board member of the company. Nathan will be based in Singapore and report to John Dawson, president and CEO.

  • TJX profits rise, so will employee wages

    It’s no wonder Macy’s is looking to allocate part of its $1 billion capital expenditure budget into opening off-price stores when you look at the financial results TJX Co. reported for the fourth quarter.

    The company reported an 11% increase in profit for the quarter ended Jan. 31. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $8.3 billion, a 6% increase over last year. Same store sales increased 4% over last year’s 3% increase. Net income was $648 million and diluted earnings per share were $.93, a 15% increase over last year’s $.81 per share.

  • Job Opportunity: Audience Development Manager

    Lebhar-Friedman is seeking an Audience Development Manager for its publications.    JOB SUMMARY:

  • American Apparel names digital, marketing execs

    Los Angeles - American Apparel Inc. has named Thoryn Stephens as chief digital officer, a newly created position, and Cynthia Erland as senior VP of marketing. Both Stephens and Erland will assume their roles on March 9 and will report to CEO Paula Schneider.

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