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  • Build-A-Bear Workshop expects Q2 same-store sales growth

    St. Louis - Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. currently expects second quarter fiscal 2015 same-store sales to increase in the low-single-digit range. The retailer issued an outlook in conjunction with its presentation at the Stephens 2015 Spring Investment Conference being held June 3.

    The company also expects to report its 10th consecutive quarter of improved operating performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Build-A-Bear reported an operating loss of $3.9 million in the 2014 second quarter.
     

  • Ace Hardware promotes IT executive to VP

    Oak Brook, Ill. – Ace Hardware Corp. has promoted senior director of IT business systems Rick Williams to the position of VP of information technology (IT). Reporting to Ace’s CFO, Williams, 49, will play an integral role in further driving strategic technology and systems management for Ace to shape business functions and deliver significant return on investments.

  • Von Maur beefs up DC with new material handling system

    Atlanta -- Von Maur Department Stores has completed the installation of a new shipping and receiving material handling system in Von Maur's distribution center in Davenport, Iowa.

  • 'We were able to create Black Friday in April,' Target's Cornell tells Mad Money

    New York -- Target chief Brian Cornell talks to CNBC's Jim Cramer about what the company is doing to turn its business around. What else does Target have up its sleeve and how will it keep the momentum going?

  • Wolverine World Wide veteran joins Neiman Marcus as COO/CFO

    A Wolverine World Wide executive is joining the Neiman Marcus Group as executive VP, COO and CFO.

  • Dollar General's growth strategy paying off

    Strong sales of tobacco products, candy and snacks helped drive Dollar General's same-store sales up nearly 4% in the first quarter as the company celebrates its 12,000th store opening this month.

  • Conn’s beats Street with Q1 profit; will open 15-18 stores

    The Woodlands, Texas – Conn’s Inc. managed to beat Wall Street expectations with a 44% net income slide in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Net income fell to $15.7 million from $28.5 million the same quarter a year earlier, with costs related to store closures, relocations and legal and professional fees contributing.

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