Earnings Lag Ests, Revs in Line at Safeway - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 24, 2:20PM CDT
Safeway Inc. (SWY) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2014.
Wal-Mart to expand wholesale outlets in India
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP - Tue Apr 08, 10:39AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it will open 50 more wholesale stores in India over the next four to five years, adding to the current total of 20 in the country.
Global Online Retail Industry Report: Featuring Major Industry Players and Gives Forecasts up to 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 18, 9:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99d7jt/global_online) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017" report to their offering. This report analyzes this high growth industry in its research report Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017. The report covers the following: - An analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry through industry definition, industry overview, value & segmentation analysis, industry sales analysis by product categories, region-wise analysis and country-wise sales analysis. An analysis of the global online retail industry through geography and category-wise analysis as well. Growth in mobile online retail is also analyzed along with the impact on store retailers and consumer issues. - An analysis of industry trends such as logistics and infrastructure, the emergence of China in the global online retail industry and others. - A Porter's Five Forces analysis on the Global Online Retail Industry. - An analysis of the major markets such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States through industry overview, industry value & segmentation analysis and an industry forecast. - Forecast of the global online retail industry till 2017. - An analysis of the major industry players such as Amazon.com, Apple Inc, eBay Inc, Staples Inc and others. This analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry is a comprehensive statistical and analytical study of this highly competitive industry. Companies Mentioned: - eBay Inc - Amazon.com - Apple Inc. - Barnes & Noble, Inc. - Best Buy Co., Inc. - Carrefour S.A. - Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. - Conrad Holding SE - Dixons Retail Plc - Home Retail Group Plc - Mercadolibre Inc - Otto (GmbH & Co KG) - Rakuten, Inc - Staples, Inc. - Tesco PLC - Verlagsgruppe Weltbild GmbH - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99...bal_online About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Safeway Posts Q4 Earnings, Hints Possible Sellout - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 8:00AM CST
Safeway reported adjusted EPS from continuing operations of 53 cents
Don't Cry for Wal-Mart in Argentina
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 18, 8:13PM CST
Displaying ignorance of economics, but also an otherwise astute political calculation, Argentine President Cristina Kirchner is imposing fines on retailers for failing to keep in stock enough goods on which she had imposed price controls. First...
Whole Foods Market (WFM) in Focus: Stock Tumbles 7.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 14, 7:46AM CST
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) saw a big move last session, stock trading at a volatile range of $51.01–$55.88 in the past one-month time frame, showed a sharp decline yesterday at $51.46.
Kroger Acquires YOU Tech - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 12, 2:30PM CST
Kroger recently announced the acquisition of assets of leading digital coupons and promotions company, YOU Tech.
News Summary: Carrefour shows 2013 growth
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Jan 16, 11:44AM CST
TURNAROUND STORY: Big-box retailer Carrefour posted solid gains in 2013, as sales grew in Latin America and Asia, rebounded in Spain and France — two of its biggest markets — and a turnaround plan took firm hold in the fourth quarter of the year.
Carrefour shows 2013 growth; Spain, France gain
By LORI HINNANT - AP - Thu Jan 16, 5:28AM CST
PARIS (AP) — Big box retailer Carrefour posted solid gains in 2013, as sales grew in Latin America and Asia, rebounded in Spain and France — two of its biggest markets — and a turnaround plan took firm hold in the fourth quarter of the year.
Business events scheduled for Thursday
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Jan 15, 12:47PM CST
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Big-Box Stores Eye India as the Next Frontier in Retail
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jan 07, 4:24PM CST
While China's economy can't get enough attention about its growth prospects, India runs a close second in terms of market potential, brimming with a large population and an increasing standard of living. As foreign investment pours in, companies are...
Safeway Dragged to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 31, 4:54PM CST
Safeway slips to strong sell on the back of sluggish U.S economy and low consumer spending
Bear of the Day: Safeway (SWY) - Bear of the Day
Eric Dutram - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 24, 3:37AM CST
Bear of the Day: Safeway (SWY) - Bear of the Day
Whole Foods Plans 1200 Stores in U.S. - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 18, 7:30AM CST
The co-chief executives of Whole Foods Market told CNBC that the company is eyeing to expand operations to 1200 stores across the U.S.
Roundy's (RNDY) in Focus: Stock Moves 6.7% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 04, 7:39AM CST
Roundy’s was a big mover last session, with shares rising nearly 7%.
Safeway Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 21, 4:40PM CST
On Nov 19, we reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation onSafeway following an eventful third-quarter.
Cost-cutting begins to bear fruit at Carrefour
AP - Thu Aug 29, 3:27AM CDT
PARIS (AP) — French big box store Carrefour posted a significant improvement in profit in the first half of the year, hailing it as a sign that its turnaround plan is beginning to bear fruit.