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Sears Reports $279 Million Loss For Q1

Sears Holdings Corporation reported a net loss of $279 million for the first quarter of 2013 compared to net income of $189 million in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales declined 3.6% for the quarter with the company citing, “a cooler spring ... [Published Homeworld Business - 15 hours ago]
First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Sonoma's Alber On Q1 Results: 'Best First Quarter In The Company's History'

Williams-Sonoma Inc. reported net revenue gains of 8.6% to $888 million for the first quarter of 2013, compared to revenue of $818 million for the comparable year earlier period. The company’s operating margin increased to 7.2% for the quarter, compared ... [Published Homeworld Business - 15 hours ago]
First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

Zak Designs Chosen As USDA National Strategic Partner

Zak Disney Princesses Healthy by Design PlateZak Designs recently announced that it has been approved as a National Strategic Partner of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its ChooseMyPlate.gov initiative to promote healthy eating.Zak Designs’ Healthy ... [Published Homeworld Business - 20 hours ago]
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Eartha Kitt Inspires Simply Eartha Lifestyle Collection

Simply Eartha Glass PlatesKitt Shapiro, daughter of performer Eartha Kitt, has introduced Simply Eartha, a lifestyle brand of coasters, plates, wall art, mugs, pillows, throws, and paperweights featuring the witticisms and images of her iconic late m ... [Published Homeworld Business - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Las Vegas Summer Market Registration Opens

Registration for the upcoming Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market, which will run from July 29 to August 2, is open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register, host International Market Centers has announced. Early registration ensures that pending participants will ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

National Hardware Show Recognizes Homewares Award Winners

The sixth annual Homewares Show Awards were presented by HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® and the National Hardware Show. The winners were announced during a recent ceremony at the NRHA Village Stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center with representatives of HomeWorld, ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

NPD: Soda Makers Lead Beverage Appliance Growth

Sales of beverage appliances have grown substantially over the past year, according to NPD Group, which reported that home soda machines grew by 147% for the 12-month period ending in March. While not matching that level of growth, sales of citrus juicers, ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 24 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Staples Struggles To Turn Operations Around In Q1

For the first quarter ended May 4, Staples, Inc. reported income from continuing operations of $170.4 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, versus $192.9 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, in the 2012 period. Total company sales were $5.8 billion, ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Weber Grills App Wins Webby Award

The Weber Grills App, a free application devoted to grilling aficionados, was a winner in the 17th annual Webby Awards in the Lifestyle, Handheld Devices category. Created by award-winning Denver-based advertising and marketing agency Rabble+Rouser, the ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Sasa Demarle Adds Cookie Mat To Silpat Lineup

Silpat Cookie MatSasa Demarle has expanded its Silpat lineup with a new SilpatCookie Non-Stick Baking Mat. Designed to fit the popular 14 by 18-inch cookie sheet pan, the new cookie mat offers even heat distribution, easy release and cleanup, according ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
Entities: France
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Gass Named Kohl's Omnichannel Champion

Today, Kohl’s Department Stores announced the appointment of Michelle Gass to the newly created position of chief customer officer. She reports to Kohl’s chairman, president and CEO, Kevin Mansell, the retailer stated.Gass will join Kohl’s on June 17 ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Primo Water Reports Q1 Sales Results

For the first quarter ended March 31, Primo Water Corp. has announced that total net sales increased 12.8% to $22.3 million compared to $19.8 million in the 2012 period.Dispenser segment sales for the first quarter increased 53.7% to $7.4 million compared ... [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]

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...momentum as sales per member increased and our online business grew 20% in the quarter," said Eddie Lampert, Sears Holdings Chairman and CEO. "During the quarter, we have accelerated our activity to transform Sears Holdings into a leading Integrated Retailer that fosters relationships with members through our ‘Shop Your Way’ platform. We launched new mobile capabilities, like Member Assist, which allows our members to communicate directly with our consultative store sales staff remotely in a manner most convenient for our members. We believe that if we leverage technology to provide our members with the easiest, most seamless shopping experience possible, we will be successful."
"In the first quarter, we continued to make substantial progress on our Renew Blue priorities" Hubert Joly, Best Buy president and CEO, said in comments on company results...
"In the first quarter, we saw less favorable weather compared to last year, but we continue to see benefit from a recovering housing market that drove a stronger-than-expected start to the year for our business" Blake stated in comments on the results
As for the online performance, Duke said, "There is no doubt that our company is making the right investments in e-commerce to differentiate ourselves and become a better Walmart. And with our sales growth in the first quarter, we believe our investments are paying off."

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Sonoma's Alber On Q1 Results: 'Best First Quart... [Published Homeworld Business - 15 hours ago]
Sears Reports $279 Million Loss For Q1 [Published Homeworld Business - 15 hours ago]
Zak Designs Chosen As USDA National Strategic P... [Published Homeworld Business - 20 hours ago]
Eartha Kitt Inspires Simply Eartha Lifestyle Co... [Published Homeworld Business - 23 hours ago]
National Hardware Show Recognizes Homewares Awa... [Published Homeworld Business - May 24 2013]
NPD: Soda Makers Lead Beverage Appliance Growth [Published Homeworld Business - May 24 2013]
Las Vegas Summer Market Registration Opens [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
Staples Struggles To Turn Operations Around In Q1 [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
Sasa Demarle Adds Cookie Mat To Silpat Lineup [Published Homeworld Business - May 23 2013]
Gass Named Kohl's Omnichannel Champion [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
Groupe SEB Announces New U.S. Reporting Structure [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
Target Q1 Earnings Surprise Despite Soft Sales [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
Primo Water Reports Q1 Sales Results [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
Weber Grills App Wins Webby Award [Published Homeworld Business - May 22 2013]
Evriholder Acquires Spongeables [Published Homeworld Business - May 21 2013]
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