Category Archives: Business

Is a paperless library still a library?

Getting ready for bookless libraries

Kohl’s names Starbucks’ Gass chief customer officer

(Reuters) - Kohl's Corp said on Wednesday that Michelle Gass, who was instrumental in Starbucks Corp's U.S. turnaround several years ago, will join the department store in the new position of chief customer officer. Gass, who will join Kohl&#...

Zale taps rival’s ex-CEO as chairman, same-store sales edge up

(Reuters) - Zale Corp on Wednesday reported a modest bump in third-quarter same-store sales and said the former chief executive of its biggest rival, Kay Jewelers parent Signet Jewelers Ltd , will be its new chairman. Terry Burman, who was Signet's CEO...

Target cuts full-year forecast after weak first quarter

(Reuters) - Target Corp cut its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday while turning in a weak first quarter with disappointing sales, as a chilly start to spring kept shoppers from buying seasonal items like clothing. Target warned in April its first-...

Target’s 1Q profit drops 26 pct on weak sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter profit as cool temperatures and financial pressures limited customers' appetite for spending.

IMF: UK ‘should offset austerity’

The UK could do more to offset the negative impact of austerity measures on the economy, the IMF has said.

Two win sickness benefit challenge

Two people with mental health problems win their legal challenge after claiming the government test for sickness benefit would discriminate against them.