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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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