GameStop shares lower amid Wal-Mart specials

December 3, 2009


The game retailer’s stocks take a plunge following the announcement of game deals by Wal-Mart.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – GameStop stock took a plunge Wednesday amid the announcement of special discounts on popular games offered by retail giant Wal-Mart. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Wal-Mart Store Inc. recently announced recent holiday promotions that could […]

QVC jumps on Black Friday bandwagon

November 25, 2009


The television retailer plans to provide shoppers with competitive deals on the highly anticipated shopping day.
West Chester, Pennsylvania (WiredPRNews.com) – Television shopping network QVC is planning to showcase new specials on Black Friday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the network, which typically treats the day after Thanksgiving shopping day as any other day, […]

Bebe posts first quarter losses

November 8, 2009


The clothing retailer reportedly posted losses for the quarter amid plunging sales.
Brisbane, California (WiredPRNews.com) – Bebe Stores Inc. reportedly saw losses in its first quarter of the fiscal year due to a significant decrease in sales. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company posted first quarter losses Thursday of $4.2 million for the […]

Retailers in price war over book sales

October 18, 2009


Wal-Mart and Amazon.com Inc. are battling it out in a price war over the online sales of their books.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – A discount battle between a retail giant and a leading online book seller has turned into an all out price war. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. […]

Muslim Girl Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Abercrombie & Fitch

September 19, 2009


An Oklahoma teen has filed a lawsuit against the retailer for alleged religious discrimination.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – An Oklahoma teen has filed a lawsuit against clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, claiming she was denied a job due to her religious beliefs. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 17 year-old, […]

Former Playboy Media Executive Moves to Gamestop

August 11, 2009


The company has hired Chris Petrovic to manage its digital media operations.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Gamestop Corp. has hired former Playboy executive Chris Petrovic to join their team. As reported by the Dallas Business Journal, the Grapevine based video game retailer has named Petrovic general manager of its digital media operations.
Petrovic […]

Bankruptcy Filing for Crabtree and Evelyn

July 5, 2009


The body and home care retailer has filed for Chapter 11.
Press Release Service- Wired PR News – Body and home care retailer Crabtree and Evelyn Ltd. has announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company was forced into filing due to mounting debt and mismanagement.
Crabtree and […]

7-11 Looks to Veterans for Franchisee Recruitment

July 2, 2009


The convenience store retailer is offering discount deals for veterans.
Wired PR News – Popular convenience store chain 7-11 is reportedly looking to recruit veterans as franchisees. As reported by the Dallas Business Journal, the retailer is set to open 200 stores this year, and is offering discounts to U.S. Armed Forces veterans for franchising them.
As […]

Eddie Bauer Chapter 11 Bankruptcy News

June 19, 2009


The retailer has reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Wired PR News – Eddie Bauer has been added to the list of companies resorting to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to financial strain linked to the recession. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the retailer made the filing on Wednesday. However, a […]

Amazon.com Purchases eBook Reader Software Company

April 28, 2009


The company buys the maker of the Stanza e-book application for the iPhone, Lexcycle.
Wired PR News – Amazon.com Inc.’s recent company purchase is expected to help expand its presence in the market for electronic books. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the retailer of the popular Kindle e-book reader bought Lexcycle, the maker of […]

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