International Business News - SHLD 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 Eleven more retailers have recalled Simplicity bassinets, bringing the total to 17 that have decided to recall the infant beds, which are linked to the deaths of two babies. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/more-retailers-recall-simplicity-bassinets.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:30:38 EDT Sears Holdings Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a sportswear collection inspired by the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. It is the first time the U.S. Army has licensed the use of its marks and insignias. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/sears-to-launch-army-inspired-collection.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:22:56 EDT ___ Spring's economic rebound unlikely to last http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/business-highlights.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:28:10 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Aug. 28, from AP Financial News: COLUMBIA, Md. (AP)--Micros Systems Inc., which makes information systems for the hospitality industry, said Thursday its fiscal 2008 fourth-quarter profit grew 12 percent on higher revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/earnings-roundup-micros-systems-hurco.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:22:57 EDT A look at how retailer Sears Holdings Corp. performed during the second quarter.--Profit: $65 million, or 50 cents per share; down from of $173 million, or $1.15 per share a year earlier. Excluding a special item, earnings per share were 21 cents. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/sears-holdings-earnings-at-a-glance.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:18:28 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Aug. 28, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Luxury goods retailer Tiffany & Co. on Thursday raised its 2008 profit outlook on strong sales in Europe and Asia and expected improvement in the U.S. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/outlook-roundup-tiffany-sears.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:08 EDT Sears Holdings Corp. offered a downbeat outlook Thursday, predicting that sales and gross profit margins will likely continue to be pressured for the rest of the year amid a challenging economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/sears-offers-downbeat-outlook.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:24:09 EDT Beleaguered retailer Sears Holdings Corp. reported a hefty drop in second-quarter profit as sales slumped, despite a restructuring aimed at drawing back shoppers who've taken their checkbooks elsewhere. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/sears-2q-profit-drops-62-percent.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:37:19 EDT Sears Holdings Corp. reports earnings for the second quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/earnings-preview-sears-holdings-corp.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:53:02 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for Thursday: WASHINGTON--Commerce Department reports preliminary second quarter gross domestic product, 8:30 a.m. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/calendar-of-major-business-events-thursday.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:45:12 EDT Sears Holdings Corp. voluntarily recalled 145,000 Kenmore brand coffee makers because the wiring can overheat and cause fires or burns, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080826/sears-recalls-145-000-coffee-makers-on-fire-risk.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:25:31 EDT Share of home improvement retailers dipped in trading Tuesday after The Home Depot Inc. said its second-quarter profit skidded 24 percent and reiterated its downbeat outlook for the rest of the year because of the nation's sluggish economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080819/home-improvement-retailers-fall-with-home-depot.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:37:49 EDT Auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. said Monday it elected two new board members selected by its largest investor. Robert R. Grusky and William C. Crowley were named to AutoZone's board as part of a deal with ESL Investments Inc., a hedge fund owned by billionaire investor and Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080818/autozone-names-2-new-board-members-chosen-by-esl.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:24:09 EDT Home improvement stocks were mixed on Monday, after Lowe's Cos. Inc.'s better-than-expected profit results suggested to some investors that the company is making market share gains at the expense of rivals such as Home Depot Inc. and Sears Holding Corp. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080818/home-improvement-stocks-mixed.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:27:02 EDT Shares of home improvement retailers climbed Monday along with the broader market as oil prices reached their lowest levels since May and boosted investor confidence. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080811/sector-snap-home-improvement-retailers-rally.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:04:35 EDT _ Sears Holdings Corp., the parent company of Sears and Kmart stores, spent $70,000 during the second quarter to lobby on patent and trademark matters and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/sears-spent-70-000-lobbying-government-in-2q.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:07:01 EDT A North Carolina appeals court protected a class-action settlement Tuesday that allowed attorneys who sued Sears to collect $1 million in fees while consumers received a total of less than $3,000. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080716/nc-judges-uphold-sears-settlement-despite-concerns.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:37:16 EDT Shares of broadline retailers fell on Thursday, despite positive June same-store sales, as consumers spent rebate checks but still stocked up on food and gas rather than buying discretionary items. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080710/sector-snap-broadline-retailers-decline.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:40:28 EDT In its first foray into Wal-Mart stores, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. said Wednesday it will expand its Martha Stewart Crafts line with the world's largest retailer starting this month. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080709/martha-stewart-crafts-line-to-expand-to-wal-mart.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:24:28 EDT Shares of broadline retailers closed up on Tuesday, as a rising dollar and falling oil temporarily eased investor concern about the economy. The euro bought $1.5661 in European afternoon trading, down from $1.5733 late Monday in New York. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080708/closing-glance-broadline-retailers.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:49:54 EDT