Outlook roundup: Tech Data, Bon-Ton Stores

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -Technology products distributor Tech Data Corp. said Thursday it expects fiscal second-quarter sales above Wall Street's expectations, with flat sales in the Americas region but mid- to high-single-digit growth in Europe on a local currency basis.

YORK, Pa. (AP) -Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Thursday lowered its full-year outlook, forecasting a sharper decline in same-store sales than previously expected.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Patterson Cos. Inc., which supplies veterinary, dental and rehabilitation products, on Thursday forecast earnings in a range that includes Wall Street expectations.

NEW YORK (AP) -Women's apparel retailer New York & Co. raised its 2008 guidance on Thursday, after reporting that first-quarter earnings jumped on expense reductions.

NEW YORK (AP) -AnnTaylor Stores Corp. maintained its fiscal full-year adjusted profit forecast Thursday after reporting adjusted first-quarter profit that topped Wall Street's expectations.

HOUSTON (AP) -Stage Stores Inc. lowered its full-year earnings and sales forecasts Thursday, citing current economic conditions.