Reuters News Articles By Justin Grant Find the latest breaking news from around the world on Reuters.com, including news articles on politics, technology, business, entertainment and more. http://www.reuters.com/ 2009-11-28T15:19:38+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) WRAPUP 4-US shoppers went for bargains in April rebound 2008-05-08T17:57:19+01:00 2008-05-08T17:57:19+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUSN0815771220080508 Justin Grant (Adds International Council of Shopping Centers data, paragraph 2) UPDATE 1-BJ's April same-store sales surge 2008-05-08T13:29:21+01:00 2008-05-08T13:29:21+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUSN0835672420080508 Justin Grant NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc <BJ.N> said on Thursday that April sales at stores open at least a year surged 17.8 percent, helped by demand for fuel and food, and an extra selling day during the period. BJ's April same-store sales surge 2008-05-08T12:13:40+01:00 2008-05-08T12:13:40+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUSWNAS285920080508 Justin Grant NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc <BJ.N> said on Thursday that April sales at stores open at least a year surged 17.8 percent, helped by strong gasoline demand. REFILE-PepsiCo raises annual dividend 2008-05-07T19:08:56+01:00 2008-05-07T19:08:56+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUSWNAS236420080507 Justin Grant NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc <PEP.N> said on Wednesday it raised its annual dividend to $1.70 per share from $1.50. Retail sales may climb as temperatures rise 2008-05-06T18:33:23+01:00 2008-05-06T18:33:23+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSMAR66661120080506 Justin Grant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retail sales in April are expected to show a slight improvement from an abysmal March as warmer weather drove demand for spring merchandise, but Wall Street still expects signs of weakness at department stores. PREVIEW-U.S. retail sales may climb as temperatures rise 2008-05-06T18:24:21+01:00 2008-05-06T18:24:21+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUS0638122120080506 Justin Grant NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales in April are expected to show a slight improvement from an abysmal March as warmer weather drove demand for spring merchandise, but Wall Street still expects signs of weakness at department stores. Barnes & Noble to sell online magazine subscriptions 2008-05-06T19:08:57+01:00 2008-05-06T19:08:57+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN0624822520080506 Justin Grant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc, the world's largest bookseller, said on Tuesday it will sell digital and print magazine subscriptions though its online segment, BN.com. Linens 'n Things files for bankruptcy 2008-05-02T15:55:13+01:00 2008-05-02T15:55:13+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSN0256161020080502 Justin Grant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home goods retailer Linens 'n Things has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close 120 underperforming stores, the company said on Friday. Linens files for Chapter 11, to close 120 stores 2008-05-02T13:36:36+01:00 2008-05-02T13:36:36+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSWNAS154820080502 Justin Grant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home goods retailer Linens 'n Things on Friday said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and disclosed plans to close 120 underperforming stores. Timberland climbs on results, Madden up on outlook 2008-05-01T17:22:29+01:00 2008-05-01T17:22:29+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/hotStocksNews/idUSN0141430120080501 Justin Grant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Timberland Co <TBL.N> and Steven Madden Ltd <SHOO.O> posted sharply different quarterly results on Thursday, but one stock surged on a surprisingly strong profit, while the other climbed on a sturdy outlook.