North American News

Macy's to add maternity department in 8 O.C. stores

By February, there will be a new type of department inside some Macy's. Macy's does not currently have maternity departments in Orange County.

OC Register

Genuardi's to Close 3 Pa. Stores

Genuardi's will be closing three area stores this summer. The stores, located in Newtown Square, Pa.; Wayne, Pa.; and Glen Mills, Pa., have expiring leases that will not be renewed.

SuperMarket News

Higher-end stores give big boost to Big Lots

The company's new stores in upscale locations have performed well, the company said in announcing first-quarter numbers. That performance contributed to Big Lots' 14th consecutive quarter of record earnings per share.

The Columbus Dispatch

Australian and Asian News

Metcash Acquires Franklins Supermarket Chain In NSW

Australia's largest independent grocery and liquor wholesaler, Metcash Trading Limited (Metcash), today announced it will acquire the Franklins chain of 85 supermarkets, comprising 77 corporate stores plus supply to 8 franchised stores.

Metcash

Marks and Spencer to open 50 stores in India in 3 years

British high street retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) is to more than double its retail presence in India, targeting 50 stores in the next three years.

Economic Times

China Jo-Jo Drugstores 4Q net income jumps

Chinese drugstore operator China Jo-Jo Drugstores Inc. said its net income more than doubled during the fourth quarter on a boost in revenue.

Bloomberg Businessweek

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