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  • Dollar Tree continues growth initiative following Q2 results

    Dollar Tree customers are responding to the value retailer’s offerings in discretionary and consumable merchandise categories. As a result, its consolidated net sales for the second quarter ended Aug. 3 were $1.85 billion, up 8.8% from $1.7 billion for the prior-year quarter.

    Comparable-store sales increased 3.7%, on top of a 4.5% increase for the second quarter 2012.

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  • Jo-Ann Stores names senior VP store operations

    Hudson, Ohio -- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores named Tom Williams as senior VP of store operations and human resources. He replaces Ken Haverkost, who is retiring effective Aug.31.

    In addition to retaining his current responsibilities overseeing all corporate human resources functions for Jo-Ann, Williams will assume responsibility for leading the store operations organization, covering more than 18,000 employees and more than 800 stores. He will continue to serve as chairman of the company’s benefits advisory committee

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  • GameStop beats estimates; raises full-year outlook

    Grapevine, Texas -- GameStop’s net income for the second quarter fell to $10.5 million in the year-ago period, but its performance was better than analysts expected. The chain issued a higher-than-expected full-year forecast saying that it expects next-generation gaming consoles to fuel consumer demand.

    Total revenue was down 10.7% to $1.38 billion in the quarter ended July 31. Same-store sales dropped 10.7%

  • Hungry Howie’s Pizza opens Lafayette, La., shop

    Lafayette, La. — Hungry Howie’s has opened a new pizza shop in Lafayette, La., near the University of Louisiana campus.

    It is the third store for the young franchise. The other two stores are in nearby Baton Rouge.

     

  • Wolverine Worldwide’s Merrell Brand has new president

    ROCKFORD, Mich. — Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Gene McCarthy as president of the Merrell brand. 

    "Gene McCarthy is a visionary leader with a passion for brands and consumers," said Blake W. Krueger, chairman, CEO, and president of Wolverine Worldwide. "Merrell has been and continues to be a leader in the outdoor space and a jewel within the Wolverine portfolio — I am thrilled to have Gene join the Merrell team as it continues its drive to be the first billion-dollar-brand in our Company's history."

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