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UPDATE 1-Talbot's CFO to retire, names dual CFO/COO
NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Talbots Inc <TLB.N> said on Monday its chief financial officer is retiring and will be replaced by its newly appointed chief operating officer, who will hold both roles. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Dillard's shareholders demand access to records
NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Two activist hedge funds of Dillard's Inc <DDS.N> are demanding access to inspect the retailer's books and records, seeking greater transparency from the department store chain's executives and family members. Full Article
UPDATE 3-Del Monte profit tops view; company raises outlook
* Sees 09 sales up 8-10 pct vs prior view of up 6-8 pct Full Article
Del Monte profit tops view
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Del Monte Foods Co <DLM.N> posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday and said full-year earnings could top its prior forecast, sending shares up more than 17 percent. Full Article
Staples profit tops Wall Street view, shares rally
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc <SPLS.O> posted a quarterly profit that edged past analysts' expectations and announced an improved cost-savings outlook on Tuesday, sending its shares up 8 percent. Full Article
UPDATE 5-Staples profit tops Wall St view; shares rally
* Shares close up 8 percent (Adds details on Black Friday; changes headline; updates shares to close) Full Article
Where to invest in retail in the holidays?
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shoppers spent more on bargains over the Black Friday weekend, but the deep discounts offered by U.S. retailers are expected to sap already-thin profits. Full Article
UPDATE 1-BUY OR SELL-Where to invest in retail in the holidays?
NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Shoppers spent more on bargains over the Black Friday weekend, but the deep discounts offered by U.S. retailers are expected to sap already-thin profits. Full Article
UPDATE 4-U.S. shoppers seek deals, buy less on Black Friday
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Shoppers headed to U.S. stores on Friday lured by promises of money-saving deals, but the annual kick-off to holiday sales appeared weaker this year and worries of a deep recession kept purchases down. Full Article
UPDATE 6-U.S. shoppers seek deals, buy less on Black Friday
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Shoppers lured by money-saving deals filled U.S stores on Friday, but the annual kick-off to holiday shopping appeared weaker this year as worries about a deep recession kept purchases down. Full Article
