Deloitte Consumer Spending Index continues downward Walmart profits improve as U.S. sales struggleBENTONVILLE, Ark. Expense control offset weak sales growth at Walmart during the second quarter, enabling the company to grow earnings per share by 9% to 97 cents, exceeding analysts’ estimates by a penny. TJX reports sales, earnings increases for Q2 TJX profit rises 16% on sales improvements Abercrombie & Fitch swings to profit, to close 60 stores Urban Outfitters Q2 profit surges 46% Kohl's to fund Milwaukee learning center Target negotiations with gay rights group break down, backlash continues B&N enhances NOOK software Wal-Mart Q2 profit rises 3.6%, same-store sales fall more than expected First Previous 5813 5814 5815 5816 5817 Next Last