All USA articles – Page 37

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    US corporate governance rules ‘offend’ retail chiefs

    2004-09-24T12:09:00Z

    Top US retail executives have slammed an increasing corporate governance burden as a ‘lawyers’ charter’.

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    Ralph Lauren to target preppy kids with Rugby

    2004-06-04T12:09:00Z

    Polo Ralph Lauren is to take on Abercrombie & Fitch with new fascia Rugby, aimed at preppy teens and college kids.

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    Lowe’s to spend $7bn on aggressive growth push

    2004-06-04T12:09:00Z

    Lowe’s is to invest nearly US$7 billion (£3.81 billion) in the next two years to expand and upgrade its store portfolio to compete harder against market leader Home Depot.

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    Toys R Us sues Amazon

    2004-05-28T12:09:00Z

    Toys R Us has filed a lawsuit against Amazon .com, alleging breach of the exclusivity arrangement that Toys R Us has to sell merchandise on Amazon’s Web site. Toys R Us struck the deal in 2000.

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    Senate hearing threatens the future of RFID in US, fears NRF

    2003-11-28T12:09:00Z

    US legislators’ concern over Radio Frequency Identification Tracking (RFID) reached another level with a Senatorial hearing in California, which started last week.

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    Best Buy sheds Musicland chain to Sun Capital

    2003-06-20T12:09:00Z

    US retailer Best Buy has offloaded its Musicland chain to private investment firm Sun Capital Partners. Musicland generates sales of US$1.7 billion (£1 billion), but reported operating losses last year of US$72 million (£42.7 million).

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    Best Buy to raise customer focus

    2003-05-09T12:09:00Z

    American electricals giant Best Buy intends to woo US shoppers with a service-centred strategy from next year.

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    Best Buy out of tune

    2003-04-11T12:09:00Z

    US electricals group Best Buy is in talks to sell its Musicland entertainments chain. Best Buy bought Musicland 15 months ago, but the business has been hit by falling CD sales and poor shopping mall performances.

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    Best Buy link threatened

    2002-10-25T12:09:00Z

    Technology giant Microsoft wants to end its MSN Internet marketing alliance with US electronics retailer Best Buy. The group admitted that a termination of the partnership could affect operating results.