International Business News - CTR http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Aug. 21, from AP Financial News: MILWAUKEE (AP)--Food maker H.J. Heinz Co. said Thursday that its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 11 percent, fueled by double-digit sales growth in North America and Europe. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/earnings-roundup-heinz-gamestop.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:07:59 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 21, from AP Financial News: PITTSBURGH (AP)--Food maker H.J. Heinz Co. said Thursday its fiscal 2009 results will be closer to the higher end of its previously announced range. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/outlook-roundup-heinz-cato.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:51:38 EDT Women's apparel retailer The Cato Corp. said Thursday that it expects the second half of its fiscal year to be difficult since its customers are facing ongoing economic difficulties. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/cato-expects-difficult-2nd-half-of-fiscal-year.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:42:29 EDT Women's apparel retailer The Cato Corp. reported fiscal second-quarter earnings Thursday that matched analyst expectations, but revenue that fell short of Wall Street views. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080821/cato-fiscal-2q-profit-dips-with-rising-expenses.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:37:43 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 7, from AP Financial News: PLANO, Texas (AP)--Department-store operator J.C. Penney Co. on Thursday raised its second-quarter earnings guidance, citing better demand for sale merchandise and cost-cutting efforts. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/outlook-roundup-jc-penney-blockbuster.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:22:59 EDT Summary of July same-store sales results for apparel category store chains, with percentage increase or decrease over the same month last year. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. -7 pct http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/apparel-chain-sales-results-for-july.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:49:10 EDT Women's apparel retailer The Cato Corp. on Thursday lowered second-quarter guidance below analyst expectations, due to higher costs related to closing some stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/cato-lowers-outlook-due-to-higher-costs.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:44:39 EDT Women's apparel retailer The Cato Corp. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 1 percent in July. John Cato, company chairman, president and chief executive, said results were hurt as the benefit from tax-rebate checks began to decrease. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/the-cato-corp-july-same-store-sales-fall.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:42:52 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, July 10, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/movers-roundup-wachovia-nordstrom.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:22:57 EDT Ruby Tuesday Inc. took the biggest midday gain on the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index Thursday after the restaurant operator posted a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street estimates, helping pull the index higher. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/s-p-smallcap-600-in-focus-rt-colb.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:54:03 EDT Ruby Tuesday Inc. took the biggest midday gain on the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index Thursday after the restaurant operator posted a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street estimates, helping tug the index higher. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/s-p-smallcap-600-in-focus-rt-colb.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:52:26 EDT Cato Corp. was one of the only apparel retail stocks to advance Thursday, after the company reported same-store sales increased in June and raised its second-quarter earnings guidance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/cato-shares-jump-on-raised-guidance-june-sales.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:24:27 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, July 10, from AP Financial News: FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (AP)--Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal Inc. on Thursday lowered its second-quarter profit outlook because of a one-time interest charge, but slightly raised its forecast for adjusted profit. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/outlook-roundup-wet-seal-cato.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:27:37 EDT Women's apparel retailer Cato Corp. on Thursday raised its second-quarter outlook due to strong same-store sales in June. The company now expects a profit of 42 cents to 44 cents per share, up from previous guidance of 23 cents to 33 cents per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/cato-ups-outlook-on-strong-june-same-store-sales.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:58:11 EDT Women's apparel retailer Cato Corp. said Thursday that same-store sales rose 4 percent in June. Same-store sales, or sales at stores open at least a year, is a key measure of retailer performance, because it measures growth at existing stores rather than from newly opened ones. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/cato-june-same-store-sales-rise-4-percent.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:56:27 EDT Consumers, armed with government rebate checks, still have eyes only for heavily discounted items and necessities, and the critical back-to-school season is looking like another difficult period for the nation's retailers. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/89134-retail.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/retailers-post-mixed-june-sales-results.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/retailers-post-mixed-june-sales-results.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:08:52 EDT Women's apparel retailer The Cato Corp. said Thursday its same-store sales rose 2 percent last month. Same-store sales, or sales at stores open at least a year, is a key indicator of retailer performance since it measures growth at existing stores rather than newly opened ones. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080605/cato-corp-same-store-sales-rise-2-percent-in-may.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:36:37 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, May 22, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/earnings-roundup-hormel-casual-male.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 10:53:04 EDT Specialty retailer Cato Corp. raised its full-year profit guidance and reaffirmed its second-quarter profit outlook Thursday. The company expects second-quarter profit between 28 cents and 33 cents per share. A year prior, it earned 39 cents per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/cato-reaffirms-2q-raises-full-year-guidance.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 08:28:05 EDT Specialty retailer Cato Corp. said Thursday its fiscal 2008 first-quarter profit fell 10 percent as higher costs offset a slight gain in sales. The company earned $16.9 million, or 58 cents per share, compared with profit of $18.7 million, or 59 cents per share, during the same period a year prior. Revenue rose just under 1 percent to $228.8 million from $227.2 million. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080522/cato-1q-profit-falls-as-costs-offset-sales.htm Thu, 22 May 2008 08:26:07 EDT