International Business News - TSCO 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 Grocery stores, like consumers' food budgets, are shrinking. This month Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opened four pilot Marketplace stores in Arizona that are half the size of a traditional supermarket. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/161327-business-of-life.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081028/like-shoppers-budgets-grocery-stores-shrink.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081028/like-shoppers-budgets-grocery-stores-shrink.htm Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:45:44 EDT Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Oct. 22, from AP Financial News: Pulte Homes Inc. says its third-quarter loss narrowed from the prior-year period, but the homebuilder's revenue plunged and it had to book charges on land and unsold inventory amid a deteriorating housing market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081022/earnings-roundup-pulte-homes-allstate.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:53:17 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Oct. 22, from AP Financial News: SEATTLE (AP)--With an uncertain economy, Amazon.com Inc. is cutting its 2008 revenue outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081022/outlook-roundup-amazon-com-tractor-supply.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:32:06 EDT Farm and ranch equipment retailer Tractor Supply Co. Wednesday reaffirmed its 2008 profit guidance saying it has taken steps to prepare the business for what is expected to be a tough holiday spending environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081022/tractor-supply-reiterates-2008-guidance.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:39:15 EDT Farm and ranch equipment retailer Tractor Supply Co. said Wednesday third-quarter profit rose 13 percent on increased sales of animal and pet products, seasonal heating equipment and emergency response merchandise related to hurricanes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081022/tractor-supply-reports-13-percent-3q-profit-rise.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:29:06 EDT Tractor Supply Co. is boosting its share buyback program by $200 million, the farm and ranch equipment retailer said Tuesday. The program, established in February 2007, now totals $400 million. So far, the company has repurchased 4 million shares for about $178 million, as of June 28. Buybacks reduce the supply of shares on the market, thereby increasing their value. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080805/tractor-supply-increases-share-buyback-program.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:55:39 EDT