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Safeway explores sale; reports net income jump from Canada exit
Pleasanton, Calif. – Safeway Inc. is exploring a sale of the company as it reports substantial increases in net income due to its exit from the Canadian market, and smaller increases in net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014. Although the discussions for a sale are ongoing, the company said it has not reached an agreement on a transaction, and there can be no assurance that these discussions will lead to an agreement or a completed transaction.
Report: Valentine’s Day sales fall in advance, rise on holiday
San Jose, Calif. – Sales for Valentine’s Day this year fell prior to the holiday compared to the same period in 2013, but rose on the actual holiday itself, Feb. 14. According to new figures from site analytics provider RetailNext, men’s stores (that have gifts for men) saw decreased (-13.8%) sales the day before Valentine’s, but an increase of +22.2% in sales on Valentine's Day itself in 2014.

Walmart foe joins NAACP board

Never one to let an opportunity to bash Walmart go to waste, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) associate director Robin Williams did just then when she was named to the NAACP board.

Williams, a 17-year UFCW veteran, was named to the 62-member board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Feb. 13. Williams leads UFCW’s civil rights and community action department and said it was an honor to join the board of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization.
Kirkland's searches for new logistics leader

Kirkland's SVP of logistics Todd Weier plans to leave the company. The company has begun a search for a new logistics leader.
Nordstrom 'Rack’s' up sales

Rapid expansion of Nordstrom Rack stores and strong sales at the off price division enabled the department store retailer to exceed its fourth quarter profit forecast.

The company said same store sales at Rack increased 3.6% on top of a price year increase of 7.1% while sales at full line stores declined 3.3% after increasing 2.2% last year.
Wal-Mart doubles small-store expansion amid weak sales and lowered outlook

Bentonville, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is doubling its projected growth of small format stores as the retailer reports declining net income and weak sales growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014.
New CFO for Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company EVP and CFO Gary P. Fayard plans to retire in May, after 20 years of service with the company. Filling the role will be Kathy N. Waller. She will be elected CFO at the company’s April board meeting.
Conn’s preliminary Q4 sales look strong; plans 15-20 new stores

The Woodlands, Texas – Conn’s Inc. released preliminary fourth quarter net sales and same-store sales results for its retail segment that suggest strong financial performance. On a year-over-year basis, Conn’s net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 were an estimated $301.6 million, increasing $93.3 million, or 44.8%, from the same period last year.
Hasbro gets ready for Scrabble tournament

Hasbro is getting ready to host the 2014 National School Scrabble Tournament, which will be held from April 26-27 at the company’s new Providence, R.I., facility, One Hasbro Place. Scrabble enthusiasts, in fourth through eighth grades, are invited to compete for the $10,000 top prize.
EBay buys virtual fitting room provider Phisix

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Safeway explores sale; reports net income jump from Canada exit

Report: Valentine’s Day sales fall in advance, rise on holiday

Walmart foe joins NAACP board

Kirkland's searches for new logistics leader

Nordstrom 'Rack’s' up sales

Wal-Mart doubles small-store expansion amid weak sales and lowered outlook

New CFO for Coca-Cola Company

Conn’s preliminary Q4 sales look strong; plans 15-20 new stores

Hasbro gets ready for Scrabble tournament

EBay buys virtual fitting room provider Phisix

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