Reuters News Articles By Sarah Coffey 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/ 2009-11-28T17:16:00+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) UPDATE 1-Talbot's CFO to retire, names dual CFO/COO 2008-12-08T14:48:45+01:00 2008-12-08T14:48:45+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailDepartmentStores/idUSN0850322920081208 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 1-Dillard's shareholders demand access to records 2008-12-08T15:48:58+01:00 2008-12-08T15:48:58+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/regulatoryNewsConsumerGoodsAndRetail/idUSN0850484520081208 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 3-Del Monte profit tops view; company raises outlook 2008-12-03T16:57:41+01:00 2008-12-03T16:57:41+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssFoodProcessing/idUSN0331607120081203 Sarah Coffey * Sees 09 sales up 8-10 pct vs prior view of up 6-8 pct Del Monte profit tops view 2008-12-03T14:52:46+01:00 2008-12-03T14:52:46+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE4B24L420081203 Sarah Coffey 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. Staples profit tops Wall Street view, shares rally 2008-12-02T21:23:49+01:00 2008-12-02T21:23:49+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/hotStocksNews/idUSTRE4B13SI20081202 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 5-Staples profit tops Wall St view; shares rally 2008-12-02T21:22:11+01:00 2008-12-02T21:22:11+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailSpecialty/idUSN0227109020081202 Sarah Coffey * Shares close up 8 percent (Adds details on Black Friday; changes headline; updates shares to close) Where to invest in retail in the holidays? 2008-12-01T19:31:17+01:00 2008-12-01T19:31:17+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSTRE4B05BC20081201 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 1-BUY OR SELL-Where to invest in retail in the holidays? 2008-12-01T19:26:56+01:00 2008-12-01T19:26:56+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailDiscountStores/idUSN0151670620081201 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 4-U.S. shoppers seek deals, buy less on Black Friday 2008-11-28T19:32:27+01:00 2008-11-28T19:32:27+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssRetailDepartmentStores/idUSN2844227520081128 Sarah Coffey 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. UPDATE 6-U.S. shoppers seek deals, buy less on Black Friday 2008-11-28T23:54:09+01:00 2008-11-28T23:54:09+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/mediaNews/idUSN2844830520081128 Sarah Coffey 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.