Wal-Mart Comps Back in Black
BENTONVILLE, ARK. —Wal-Mart reported net sales for the four weeks ended June 1 increased 7.7% to $28.26 billion from $26.23 billion for the same period last year. For the fiscal month of May, the company reported a comps increase of 1.3%, including fuel, compared to a 3.5% increase last year.
TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 6/6/07Tweeter Home Entertainment | 28.13% |
Pep Boys | 15.73 |
A&P | 11.79 |
Hastings Entertainment | 10.62 |
Apple Computer | 9.20 |
Stein Mart | (13.15%) |
Kirkland’s | (12.66) |
Borders Group | (11.23) |
Charming Shoppes | (8.14) |
Ross Stores | (7.54) |
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