general-merchandise

M&S is expected to report flat general-merchandise sales at outlets open at least a year for the first quarter Wednesday, aided by a relatively strong April.

U.K. Stores Face Gloom as Economy Struggles Kathy Gordon 2011

He moved to Wal-Mart's U.S. Sam's Club unit in 2009, serving as general-merchandise manager for electronics, entertainment and office products.

Wal-Mart Japan CEO Resigns Mariko Sanchanta 2011

In SYDNEY , bargain buying in mining stocks after recent declines helped the market overcome a 2.6% decline in Woolworths after an earnings downgrade from the grocery and general-merchandise retailer.

World Stocks Gain Ground Simon Kennedy 2011

Massmart operates several wholesale and retail chains, including Game general-merchandise stores, Builders Warehouse for construction and Makro warehouse-club stores.

Massmart: Commission Recommends Wal-Mart Takeover Devon Maylie 2011

The grocery and general-merchandise retailer cut its guidance for full-year earnings growth to a range of 5% to 8%, down from its previous forecast of 8%-11% growth, citing concerns about consumer confidence and costs associated with the recent New Zealand earthqua ke and Australian floods.

Asia Shares Mixed Ahead of Holiday Shri Navaratnam 2011

The figures were released after Woolworths Ltd., one of the country's largest grocery and general-merchandise retailers, downgraded guidance for earnings growth this year, partly citing disruptions from the floods that started late last year.

Australia Floods Weigh on Economic Outlook James Glynn 2011

He moved to Wal-Mart's U.S. Sam's Club unit in 2009, serving as general-merchandise manager for electronics, entertainment and office products.

Wal-Mart Japan CEO Resigns Mariko Sanchanta 2011

He moved to Wal-Mart's U.S. Sam's Club unit in 2009, serving as general-merchandise manager for electronics, entertainment and office products.

Wal-Mart Japan CEO Resigns Mariko Sanchanta 2011

LONDON—Shares of U.K. electronics chains fell Thursday after Home Retail Group PLC said consumer-electronics sales collapsed in the first quarter, dragging down same-store sales at its Argos general-merchandise stores by nearly 10%.

Retailers Slump as Argos Sales Plummet Kathy Gordon 2011

In SYDNEY , the market struggled to gain traction as investors contended with an earnings downgrade from grocery and general-merchandise retailer Woolworths.

Asia Starts the Week With Modest Gains 2011