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Retailers forecast that 2011 will be a year spent dealing with inflation, expanding stores and trying to wean shoppers off their markdown habit. Faced with rising costs that are pushing their prices higher, merchants say they have to focus on growing sales, regardless of the economic pressures.

Continue reading Retail’s 2011 Outlook: Rising Prices in a Down Economy

Retail’s 2011 Outlook: Rising Prices in a Down Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Earnings, Home Depot, JC Penney, Macy’s, Target Corp, Lowe’s Companies Inc, Retail

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, the third-largest U.S. fast food company, said Thursday it is considering selling the Arby’s chain to focus on the Wendy’s brand. Arby’s is the second-largest quick-service sandwich chain in the U.S., but its performance lagged behind Wendy’s during the downturn.

Continue reading Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Considers Spinning Off Arby’s

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Considers Spinning Off Arby’s originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:23:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Retail, Stocks in the News

After seeing interest from potential buyers, children’s clothing retailer Gymboree has hired Goldman Sachs to auction itself off, and more private-equity firms have already stepped in to say they want to play. Gymboree executives are reportedly looking for price of $55 to $60 a share.

Continue reading Gymboree Hires Goldman Sachs to Auction Itself Off

Gymboree Hires Goldman Sachs to Auction Itself Off originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:57:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Goldman Sachs , Retail, Stocks in the News, Special Report